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Concordia Language Villages

Work at the Villages

WORK

AT THE

VILLAGES

Summer 2025 positions will be posted December 15, 2024. Scroll down to see our featured and current job postings or search open positions across all Villages.

Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by working with us! Concordia Language Villages hires both year-round and seasonal staff. Year-round roles include administration, culinary arts, maintenance and more. Seasonal roles work directly with our villagers throughout the year, in both virtual and overnight programs in northern Minnesota. Summer staff applications open in December. Download our employment opportunities flyer to learn more about Village employment.

SUMMER

positions

AT THE VILLAGES

Teachers and Counselors

Practice and expand your skills in one or more of our Village languages. Credential teachers can earn clock hours and documentation or professional development. Click Here to learn more!

Health and Wellness

Keep our villagers and staff safe and healthy. Learn cross-cultural competency by living and working in a cultural and language immersion environment. No language experience required. Click here to learn more! Click Here to learn more!

Culinary Arts

Produce culturally accurate food for thousands of villagers and staff. Develop and expand your culinary skills in sauce making, baking, sautéing and dish washing in a commercial kitchen. All skill levels welcome and no language experience required. Click here to learn more!

Support Staff

Become a lifeguard, business manager, transportation assistant or more. Demonstrate confidence, problem solving, creativity and flexibility! No language experience required for most positions. Click Here to learn more!

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Danish Language Village
Education Through Demonstration
French Language Village
Small Group Instruction
Chinese Language Village
Outdoor Learning
Italian Language Village
Cultural Culinary Arts
Italian Language Village
Focused Language Instruction
Spanish Language Village
Collaborative Cultural Activities
French Language Villages
Creating Lasting Memories
French Language Village
Teaching Through Music
Swedish Language Village
Learning Language Through Song
Spanish Language Village
Practicing Language Through Performance
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J-1 Visas

We welcome staff from all over the world. If you are outside of the United States and wish to work with us, you must be at least 18 years old and obtain a J-1 Visa. As a government approved institution, we will send you the forms necessary to receive eligibility for J-1 Exchange Visitor status specifically for working at Concordia Language Villages. J-1 Visas apply only to those working as language instructors and counselors—our Exchange Visitor Program does not authorize us to hire culinary staff, healthcare staff or support staff from outside the United States. For additional questions about international employment, download our International Staff FAQ.

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OUR STAFF

LOVE

CAMP

We asked recent staff members, “What do you love about working at Concordia Language Villages?” Here’s what they had to say.

"CLV, especially Skogfjorden, is home"

The Language Villages, especially Skogfjorden, is home. It’s a place where people from many countries, cultures and backgrounds come together with a common goal. We embrace and celebrate our differences of language and background.

Kirsten (Eli) | Norwegian Language Village

"It’s a privilege to work and learn with them"

The people at Concordia Language Villages are great. The staff and students are an interesting mix of native French speakers, professional teachers, students, world travelers and medical providers. It’s a privilege to work and learn with them.

Catherine (Cati) | French Language Villlage

"I love working here because it’s...unlike anything else"

I love working here because it’s...unlike anything else. If you go to a country, it's not locals' job to help teach you the language. But with our immersion environment, it *is* every staff member’s job. I fell in love with our immersion model as a camper and…I get to give the next generation of language learners that experience, too.

Paul (Adrián) | Spanish Language Village

"Working here is a differentiator in my life!"

Working here is a differentiator in my life! Diversity and respect get along very well! The Villages are a melting pot of different nationalities, which helped me understand my own culture even better. I am quite proud of having Concordia Language Villages on my background!

Jacaria (Jaci) | Portuguese Language Village
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Featured Jobs

Summer Camp Assistant Chef
Location:
Bemidji
Status:
Seasonal
|
June-August
Language:
Any
Department:
Culinary Arts
Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, Assistant Chefs will work together to prepare culturally authentic food for the campers. This position will assumes full kitchen responsibilities in the absence of the Summer Camp Chef; may be asked to assist with all management duties of the kitchen including inventory, ordering, menu planning, scheduling and kitchen staff supervision.
Summer Camp Baker
Location:
Bemidji
Status:
Seasonal
|
June-August
Language:
Any
Department:
Culinary Arts
Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, a Summer Camp Baker will prepare culturally appropriate baked goods for the campers. If you love baking or want to learn a new skill while making friends from all over the world, join us this summer.
Summer Staff Orientation (SSO) Assistant
Location:
Bemidji
Status:
Seasonal
|
May 27th - July 16th
Language:
Any
Department:
Programs
-Assist in planning for the logistics of SSO, including housing, program space and audio visual needs, meals and transportation -Assist in making summer staff participating in orientation feel welcome and supported -Assist in coordinating on-site SSO activities, including registration and closing -Provide on-site assistance during SSO, to directors and staff -Assist in compiling statistics for staff evaluations of all presentations and overall reactions to SSO -Assist in developing SSO schedules and scripts in coordination with objectives established by the deans’ council
Summer Staff Orientation (SSO) Coordinator
Location:
Bemidji
Status:
Seasonal
|
May 27th - July 16th
Language:
Any
Department:
Programs
-Assist in making summer staff participating in orientation feel welcome and supported -Assist in planning for the logistics of SSO, including housing, program space and audio visual needs, meals and transportation -Assist in coordinating on-site SSO activities, including registration and closing -Provide on-site assistance during SSO, to directors and staff -Assist in compiling statistics for staff evaluations of all presentations and overall reactions to SSO
Transportation Staff - Twin Cities
Location:
Twin Cities/Minneapolis
Status:
Seasonal
|
May-August
Language:
Any
Department:
Programs
As a member of our transportation team, you will work with the Program Coordinator to ensure smooth arrivals and departures of youth attending a summer session.
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faqs

Here are Frequently Asked Questions about Concordia Language Villages programs. If your question is not addressed here, please visit our FAQ page or contact us.

What position should I apply for?

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How long can/do I need to work? Can I work the whole summer? Do I need to work longer than two weeks?

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Can I volunteer at Concordia Language Villages?

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I don’t live in the United States; can I still apply for a position?

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What is the housing situation like on-site?

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