Summer Transportation Staff - Bemidji

Summer Transportation Staff - Bemidji Concordia College is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to 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 or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, 218-299-3339. Under the direction of the transportation lead, you will provide customer service, supervise camp participants and, when applicable, provide transportation using a Concordia Language Villages provided vehicle. If you enjoy working with children as well as doing logistical planning and some driving, come join us this summer! 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 culture each was designed to represent. Perks: Free Meals Paid, on-the-job training Tuition Discount for your child at camp Responsibilities of Transportation Assistant: Aid the transportation coordinator with logistical questions and planning Assist with keeping weekly transportation charter plan on schedule Help "villagers" (camper) with airport procedures Demonstrate care for villagers' (camper) safety and well being Responsibilities of Transportation Coordinator: Attend, complete and fulfill requirements of all mandatory staff training Coordinate all activities at your transportation hub based upon the weekly transportation plan Train and supervise staff for success at their specific job duties Work with vendors to maintain good working relationships and on-time schedules Assist in hiring summer transportation assistants if requested Manage petty cash for your area and submit record of expenditure weekly Work with other transportation coordinators to assure smooth flow of transportation system Communicate with villagers and families regarding transportation changes Maintain a positive public relations approach in all matters Promote and encourage a team atmosphere among all locations and roles within the RTT department and CLV in general Assume major responsibility for recruiting former staff to return as summer transportation assistants and scheduling summer transportation assistants for shifts throughout the summer Serve as main contact for all local summer transportation assistants General Expectations of All Staff: 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 from the transportation department, read all information carefully and thoroughly before beginning your first shift. Report to orientation prior to your first shift. 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). Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Transportation Assistant: Minimum age of 18 years. Valid driver's license with clean driving record (only if hired to drive). A love for customer service. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Transportation Coordinator: Must be 21 years of age. Valid current driver's license with good driving record. All airport staff must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, Passport, Passport Card, DHS trusted traveler Card or US military ID. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Flexible and creative problem-solving skills. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with computers and Microsoft Office Knowledge of a language other than English Experience supervising youth ages 7-18 Schedule flexibility Ability to work well in close-quartered team environment Supervisory experience strongly preferred for Coordinator role

Created: 2026-03-07