Events & Retail Associate

Events & Retail Associate

At Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in creating immersive experiences that inspire curiosity, build connections across cultures, and prepare people to engage thoughtfully with the world. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants.

As an Events & Retail Associate with Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota, you'll help create welcoming, well-organized experiences for participants, guests, and staff. From preparing spaces for events and delivering supplies to supporting retail operations and assisting customers, your work will help keep our programs running smoothly.

This year-round, full-time position offers a variety of hands-on responsibilities across event logistics, Distribution Center operations, and retail services. You'll work with different teams throughout the year, adapting to changing program schedules and seasonal needs while contributing to the unique cultural and educational experiences offered at Concordia Language Villages.

You'll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy variety in your work and appreciate the opportunity to take on different responsibilities throughout the day or season.
• Take pride in staying organized, following through on commitments, and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.
• Like hands-on work and are comfortable balancing physical tasks with customer service and basic administrative responsibilities.
• Are adaptable, dependable, and comfortable adjusting to changing schedules, priorities, and program needs.
• Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and find satisfaction in contributing to a welcoming, mission-driven community.

We're looking for a dependable, adaptable team member who enjoys hands-on work, helping others, and keeping operations organized. The ideal candidate brings experience in customer service, events, retail, deliveries, or related work and is comfortable moving between different responsibilities as program needs change.

Required Education & Experience:

• Experience in at least one relevant area, such as event support, warehousing, inventory, deliveries, retail, hospitality, customer service, or campus operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Concordia College requirements for operating college vehicles.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends based on program and event schedules.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize work, follow schedules and instructions, and complete tasks accurately while shifting between different assignments.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to provide friendly, professional service and work effectively with a wide range of people.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn inventory, point-of-sale, and operational systems.
• Effective verbal communication and customer-service skills.
• Sound judgment and a safety-focused approach to moving materials, operating vehicles, and handling transactions.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests and adapt to changing schedules and operational needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, seasonal environment.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and culturally immersive experiences of Concordia Language Villages.

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 17.00 - 19.00 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.