Youth Leadership Intern
Special Note for Summer 2008: Youth (and peer) leadership intern replaces the previous position of “junior counselor.” Priority application deadline for this position is January 1. Youth (and peer) leadership interns are not eligible to be hired by the French Voyageur program.
Qualifications
• Completion of junior year in high school or international equivalent
• Minimum age 16 (in addition to above qualification)
• 16-year-olds who have completed the sophomore year of high school are not eligible
• Completion of two years of language study or equivalent
• At least one year of Concordia Language Village experience, highly preferred (Preference is given to qualified candidates with at least one year as a Concordia Language Villages villager, but all qualified candidates are welcome to apply.)
• Exceptional personal maturity
• Broad knowledge of target culture and its activities
• Ability to enjoy living and working with children in a rustic, outdoor setting
Responsibilities
• Work under direction of leadership staff member or other designated person
• Participate in designated areas of the program to develop counseling skills
• Participate in designated areas of the program to develop teaching skills
• Participate in special sessions and activities to support development of range of youth leadership skills, including counseling and teaching skills
• Assist with counseling duties, language instruction, development of evening programs and cultural presentations, and activities, as assigned
• Assist other staff members, as assigned
Compensation
$175 for a two-week period, room and board (no orientation stipend)
Other Program Positions
Assistant Business Manager
Business Manager
Counselor
Day Camp Counselor
Mentor Counselor
Peer Leadership Intern
Waterfront Manager
vilstaff@cord.edu
1.800.222.4750, ext. 8004