Health and Wellness Intern / Health Center Assistant (Any Language/Summer 2026)

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Position Details

Position Title

Health and Wellness Intern / Health Center Assistant (Any Language/Summer 2026) - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type: Seasonal

Location: Bemidji

Employment Type: Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period: June-August (minimum five weeks)

Summer Staff Orientation Dates

• SSO 1:
• June 7-14
• SSO 2:
• July 12-19
• SSO 3: July 19-26

General Work Schedule (days of week): Seven days per week

General Shift Hours: 14 – 16 hours

Minimum Salary: $375 per week

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness and supervision of Village providers and deans, Interns will help provide care to individual staff and villagers. If you love being outdoors, learning about new cultures and languages, helping others all over the world, and working with children, join us this summer!

Perks

• Free Meals Free Lodging (private room) 1 week of paid orientation (including Wilderness
• First
• Aid,
• CPR/First
• Aid, &
• Mental
• Health certifications)
• You
• Will: Collaborate with Village providers (RNs, MDs) & Village Deans to provide for the healthcare needs of staff and villagers Use an electronic medical records system to enter and maintain the health records of the Village Transport patients to health care facilities as needed Instruct villagers and staff in first-aid and health responsibilities Interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds Attend weekly intern meetings and complete 2 short projects on culturally responsive care Adapt to constantly changing environment with flexibility and a problem-solving style
• About
• Concordia
• Language
• Villages: Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent. That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

If you’d like more information on this job posting, please contact clvhr@cord.edu.

• General Responsibilities for All Positions Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies,” which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
• Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.
• After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.
• Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender.
• Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
• Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
• Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program.
• Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
• Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.
• 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).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Completed at least one year of college The ability to function in an outdoor setting with limited resources The ability to use technology including electronic medical records system, email and virtual conferencing software Affirmation to the commitment to the mission of Concordia Language Villages; and to diversity, equity, access and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Health Majors with clinical experience, experienced EMTs, and/or other healthcare experience Two years' experience in a camp or youth-related environment Foreign language ability highly encouraged Camping experience preferred

Position Opening Date: 12/15/2025

Position

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Screening Begins: 1/15/2026

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Contingencies: Background Check

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Concordia Language Villages follows a standard hiring timeline each year. Applicants can expect notification by the following dates based on when they apply:
• Returning staff who apply by January 15 will be notified by March 1
• All staff who apply by February 15 will be notified by April 1
• All staff who apply by March 15 will be notified by May 1

• All staff must attend their scheduled Staff Orientation Week.
• Staff Orientation for First Half: June 7-14
• Staff Orientation for Second Half: July 19-26

Health Services positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates who already hold independent authorization to work in the United States are welcome to apply; however, Concordia College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered.

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents

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