Coordinator for Narrative Ministry Region North

STIFTELSEN BERÄTTARMINISTERIET · Full-time

Luleå C., Lulea, Sweden

Narrative Ministry is at an important juncture. After several years of growing operations, stronger impact, and increased demand from schools, partners, and community actors, we are establishing a physical presence in Region North (Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Jämtland, Västernorrland). We are now seeking a coordinator based in Luleå who, with strong drive and good problem-solving skills, wants to contribute to equitable education for all students, regardless of background. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves where needed and are motivated by varied work tasks with meaningful purpose, you might be the person we're looking for! Narrative Ministry is a non-profit, politically and religiously independent foundation working to strengthen children's language, reading, and faith in the future in schools with the greatest needs. Our work takes place close to teaching in collaboration with teachers and is based on a simple conviction: when children gain access to language, they also gain greater ability to understand the world, express themselves, and participate fully in society. We have many years of experience in the South, West, and East regions, and in recent years have begun establishing a presence in Region North. Following a strong response from selected schools in the region, we are now initiating a physical establishment with a local team based in Luleå, with the aim of serving the entire region. About the role As a coordinator in Region North, you support your colleagues in establishing, developing, and deepening collaboration with teachers and schools in the region. Together with a regional manager and an educational leader, you form the team based in Luleå, which collectively establishes and deepens the organization's work in the region with support from a national team. The role suits you if you want to work at the intersection of service, project management, and administration. You thrive with both practical work such as packing and organizing materials, handling mail and deliveries, and also planning events, coordinating external visits to our showroom, and performing simple communication tasks such as photography, brief interviews, and similar activities. An interest in school and educational matters is essential for us, as the role also involves accompanying the educational leader on school visits in the region and meeting both teachers and school leaders in various ways in our work. You also assist with technical support, take responsibility for certain facility matters such as contact with property management and external vendors, and prepare for meetings and visits. Narrative Ministry is a creative and knowledge-intensive operation, and we believe you will thrive in this type of environment. To thrive in the role, we believe you enjoy having many contact points, both internally and externally, and are motivated by creating conditions for good representation of the organization and strong collaboration. You pay careful attention to details and ensure that the organization is represented in the best possible way in everything from packing fine materials for a school class with great care to organizing a representative meeting with an educational institution. It is crucial that you thrive in the type of change that an establishment process entails and are motivated by building something new from the ground up and being in a continuous learning process. Formal requirements - Swedish in speech and writing - Post-secondary education, preferably in humanities, communication, or similar - At least two years of experience in similar roles (in service, events, administration, or similar) Meritorious - B-category driver's license - Experience working in mission-driven organizations We believe that you - Are values-driven, socially engaged, and want to contribute to a more equitable school and counteract the negative effects of segregation. - Are unpretentious with a desire to constantly develop and be developed through feedback and contribute to a purpose-driven and solution-oriented work climate. - Are skilled at organizing, coordinating, and maintaining many contact points both internally and externally (with, for example, schools, administrations, educational institutions, and businesses). - Are self-driving and not afraid to take on new tasks. - Have very strong collaboration skills and contribute to the team in a solution-focused manner. - Pay careful attention to details and leave nothing to chance. - Enjoy both practical work and more knowledge-intensive tasks. Work tasks - Provide overall support to daily operations in the region in both an establishment phase and continued work based on the organization's needs (coordination, distribution, event and communication support, and similar). - Technical and facility support, meeting and travel bookings, purchasing, well-being, and similar. - Represent Narrative Ministry in Region North at, for example, school visits, events, trade fairs, and similar together with colleagues. Application and other terms The position is full-time and is a two-year fixed-term employment, with good opportunities for permanent employment. We offer 35 days of vacation and a wellness allowance of 5,000 kronor per year. Other terms are regulated according to collective agreement. The position involves some travel in Region North and sporadically to other parts of Sweden, with the remaining time based in Luleå. Application deadline is September 13. Recruitment is ongoing and the position will be filled as soon as possible according to agreement. We will follow up with all candidates when the position is filled. For questions, contact Hilda Ahlkvist, coordinator Region South, at [email protected] or 0765-558438.