PROJECT LEADER

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About the Workplace You will be employed by Unga Örnar Bomhus with placement at Fritidsgården Brynjan, which will be your main work address. However, the work is conducted across several of Gävle's youth centers, where you will collaborate closely with both staff and young people. Gävle Municipality has nine association-run youth centers that serve as important open meeting places for children and young people. Each facility has its own conditions, strengths, and challenges. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work across the municipality and contribute to developing youth center activities throughout Gävle. Responsibilities Gävle Municipality has nine association-run youth centers that are important meeting places for many children and young people. We now see a need to strengthen staff competence in preventing and counteracting violence and addressing the socioeconomic challenges young people face today. If you share our commitment to children's and young people's future, we encourage you to apply for this position and contribute to a safer and more inclusive Gävle. As a project leader, you will: Plan and implement training initiatives for youth center staff. Work closely with the facilities and participate in open youth activities. Work strategically to prevent violence and reduce exclusion. Contribute to skills development in areas such as violence prevention, social and situational prevention, communication, and gender equality. The goal is to create safe environments where children and young people have the opportunity to develop, feel hope for the future, and strengthen their independence. Gävle Municipality works with the violence prevention program MVP (Mentors in Violence Prevention). Work at the youth centers began in 2025 and is now to be further developed. You will: Receive basic MVP training from BIG Participate in advanced training through the organization MÄN Be responsible for training and supporting staff at youth centers in Valbo, Bergby, Strömsbro, Forsbacka, Hedesunda, and Sätra Continue development work at youth centers in Brynäs, Bomhus, and Andersberg Follow up on staff's value-based work and knowledge development during 2026–2027 Working hours are varied and include both day and evening work. You will primarily work close to the facilities and support each youth center in their development work. You will be part of a training team together with BIG in Gävle and work closely with the managers at the youth centers. Employment Employment Type: Fixed-term contract. Scope: Full-time Employment will begin in August/September 2026, fixed-term position. Employer: Unga Örnar Bomhus (Fritidsgården Brynjan) Salary: According to collective agreement Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: · Driver's license B, access to a car. Academic education in behavioral science, social work, youth pedagogy, or equivalent. Good knowledge of youth center activities and socioeconomic exclusion. Meritorious: Experience with MVP (Mentors in Violence Prevention). Experience in project management. Commitment to association activities. Experience training children, young people, or adults. Knowledge of gender equality and gender issues. Multilingualism beyond Swedish and English. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who: Is initiative-taking and confident in your professional role. Has the ability to lead change work and work goal-oriented. Is organized and skilled at planning, following up, and evaluating. Has good collaboration skills and demonstrates empathy and respect in interactions with others. Is attentive, humble, and acknowledges others' contributions. Other Information Final candidate must be able to provide an extract from the criminal record for work with children (should not be attached to the application). Application Application Deadline: 2026-07-30 Mark application: Strengthened Youth Centers Send to: [email protected]About the Workplace You will be employed by Unga Örnar Bomhus with placement at Fritidsgården Brynjan, which will be your main work address. However, the work is conducted across several of Gävle's youth centers, where you will collaborate closely with both staff and young people. Gävle Municipality has nine association-run youth centers that serve as important open meeting places for children and young people. Each facility has its own conditions, strengths, and challenges. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work across the municipality and contribute to developing youth…

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Published

12. 5. 2026

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23. 7. 2026

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