Finnish Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Position Overview As a Summer Camp Junior Counselor at Concordia Language Villages, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while helping create an immersive language and cultural experience for young people. Working alongside experienced counselors and staff, you'll help lead games, activities, and cultural experiences while supporting a welcoming and engaging camp community. This is a great opportunity for high school students ages 16–17 to develop leadership skills, build friendships, share their passion for language and culture, and gain meaningful work experience in a unique summer camp environment. What You'll Do Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and other staff members as much as possibleCo-teach language through activities (art, sports, traditional culture) with assistance from other staff membersCo-lead games, Cabin Council and other activities to create a cabin communityParticipate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetingsLive in a cabin with villagers, with the counseling team, to provide overnight supervisionAssist with light cleaning of the Village site (including cabins, bathrooms, activity areas, etc.) with villagers and counseling team to ensure a safe, hygienic space for everyoneBe a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including the use of target language You'll Thrive Here if You: Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive relationships with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, community-oriented environment. Take pride in contributing to a welcoming, supportive, and engaging experience for others. Bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Find meaning in helping others explore languages, cultures, and new perspectives.