Project Coordinator for Young Småland Triennale

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Do you want to help strengthen young people's influence in the future of art? Konstfrämjandet Småland is seeking a Project Coordinator for the newly launched project Young Småland Triennale. Young Småland Triennale is a youth-driven democracy and art project aimed at strengthening young people's long-term influence over the development of art life in Småland and Öland. The project will create local meeting places, regional networks, and new forms for youth organizing and participation in art life. As Project Coordinator, you will have a key role in implementing the project. You will work closely with the project's young project leaders and serve as support, coach, and mentor in day-to-day operations. The role is suitable for someone with experience in project management, public education, nonprofit work, cultural production, or working with young people, and who wants to help the next generation of cultural and community builders get the opportunity to grow. The project is implemented with support from the Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society Issues (MUCF) and in collaboration with several of the region's leading art institutions. About the Position This is a fixed-term position at 40–50 percent from September 2026 to August 2027. Work takes place partly remotely and partly on-site throughout Småland and Öland. Evening and weekend work occurs in connection with meetings, workshops, trips, and events. Responsibilities As Project Coordinator, you will: Support, coach, and mentor the project's young project leaders. Manage the project's administration, planning, and follow-up. Coordinate meetings, training sessions, workshops, and networking events. Manage budget monitoring, documentation, and reporting. Serve as a contact person for partners, authorities, and participating organizations. Contribute to developing the project's working methods and approaches. Support young participants in matters related to organizing, project management, and democratic processes. Participate in events, conferences, and public presentations. Contribute to the project's evaluation and development of the methodology report. We Are Looking for You If You Have experience in project management, administration, or coordination. Have experience working with young people, public education, or nonprofit organizations. Have strong organizational skills and enjoy creating structure. Are communicative and good at building relationships. Have experience coaching, mentoring, or leading groups. Have the ability to work independently while appreciating collaboration. Share the project's ambition to strengthen young people's influence and participation in society. It Is an Advantage If You Have experience in cultural production, art projects, or working in professional art life. Have experience in public education, nonprofit development, or democracy work. Have worked on projects funded by public grants or foundations. Have experience with budgeting, accounting, and report writing. Have experience with youth influence, co-creation processes, or participatory methods. Have an established network within the art and culture sector. Have a driver's license and access to a car. We Offer The opportunity to help build a new regional youth project from the ground up. Meaningful work where art, democracy, and youth organizing come together. The chance to contribute to the next generation of project leaders, organizers, and cultural practitioners. Collaboration with some of Småland and Sweden's most interesting art organizations. A creative and developing work environment within Konstfrämjandet Småland. Great opportunity to influence the project's content and working methods. About Konstfrämjandet Småland Konstfrämjandet Småland works to make contemporary art accessible to more people and to strengthen art's role in society. Through exhibitions, educational activities, collaborations, and the regional art triennale Smålandstriennalen, we create meeting places between art, people, and societal issues. Application Send your CV and a personal letter to [email protected], where you describe your experience, why you are applying for the position, and how you see your role as support and mentor for young project leaders. The application deadline is July 31. Interviews will be conducted August 13–14. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Together we create conditions for the next generation's art life in Småland.Do you want to help strengthen young people's influence in the future of art? Konstfrämjandet Småland is seeking a Project Coordinator for the newly launched project Young Småland Triennale. Young Småland Triennale is a youth-driven democracy and art project aimed at strengthening young people's long-term influence over the development of art life in Småland and Öland. The project will create local meeting places, regional networks, and new forms for youth organizing and participation in art life. As Project Coordinator, you will have a key role in implementing the project. You will work…

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1. 7. 2026

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