French Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist 2026-2027 - Concordia Language Villages

Why Concordia Language Villages? Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, USA, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the cultures each was designed to represent. We are a community of educators from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day. Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens through language and cultural immersion. About the Role: As an Academic Year Cultural and Language Specialist, you'll bring your language skills, cultural knowledge, and specialized expertise to Concordia Language Villages while helping create meaningful educational experiences for learners of varying ages and backgrounds. You'll collaborate with program leaders and other staff to develop and deliver immersive language and cultural programming, lead activities and presentations, and support the coordination of Academic Year programs. Through teaching, cultural programming, community outreach, and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and skills while contributing to the exchange of language, culture, and ideas at the heart of the Concordia Language Villages experience. Academic Year programs are offered periodically throughout the year, and schedules and program lengths vary. Employment opportunities are based on scheduled program needs and may vary in duration. To learn more about when programs are offered, please visit our Upcoming Camps and Programs page. What You'll Do: Specialists are experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skills who provide opportunities to increase the exchange of ideas with American counterparts. Be experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill; Seek to travel to the United States for the interchange of knowledge and skills among foreign and American specialists by observing, consulting, or demonstrating their special knowledge or skills; and Not fill a permanent or long-term position of employment while in the United States. Educational enrichment: Participants experience an interchange of knowledge and skills among foreign and American specialists who are defined as experts in a field of specialized knowledge. 1. Program Coordination Assist in communicating with set-up and custodial staff before/during/after programs and rentals as instructedAssist in interface with the Culinary Arts department for all food service needs/concerns as instructedAssist in working with retail management to ensure efficient operation of the Village store for each programAssist in coordination with Health and Risk Management to ensure adherence to American Camping Association standardsNotify caretaker and facilities departments of any maintenance issues in a timely manner and through the appropriate channelsOutreach to the communityPlay an active role in CLV’s recruitment and retention efforts through teaching language and culture to school children in the regions, presenting to various groups and organizations, and/or participating in service organization endeavorsContribute to other programs, such as Teacher Workshops, etc.Prepare and present cultural presentations for other organizations, as needed 2. Program Development, Implementation and Coordination Assist in developing the program themes related to program curriculaAssist in pre-program preparationAssist in preparing program-related resources for teachers and group leadersAdminister participant surveys and gather feedback. Fine-tune the program based on input from others to ensure continuous improvement.Suggest materials to support the theme and related curriculumLead activities in line with the mission of Concordia Language VillagesSupervise the Village store and/or bankAssist with teacher/group leader communicationLead parts of the program as assigned by the program leader/ dean 3.Other Duties as Assigned General Expectations of All Staff: Be familiar with and abide by Concordia Language Villages’ Personnel Policies.Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all staff members and participants. Develop and maintain collegial relationships among all staff, including support staff, for a productive working atmosphere at the Village that promotes the mission of the Language Villages. Speak the target language with participants and staff members as much as possible. Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers. Essential Functions of All Positions Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy, noisy, communal environment that is the Village.Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries. Provision of essential functions helps assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).