Activity Coordinator for Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop in Motala

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Erikshjälpen is a children's rights organization with a non-profit second-hand business. Together, we share a common vision: a changed world where children's dreams come to life. We work to combat poverty and vulnerability by promoting children's rights in 16 countries. In Sweden, children's rights work takes place primarily through Erikshjälpen Future Workshop, in close cooperation with our second-hand stores. In total, we operate about 50 Erikshjälpen Second Hand stores in Sweden and Norway. One of Erikshjälpen Second Hand's missions is to generate as much surplus as possible for the children's rights organization Erikshjälpen. 1 position(s). Would you like to work in an activity that strengthens children's and young people's faith in the future, participation and own drive? Then this could be the job for you! Erikshjälpen Future Workshop works to create new opportunities together with children and young people – both for the individual and for the area. We are now looking for an activity coordinator for a one-year temporary position starting in October 2026. We welcome your application! In our work in Sweden, Erikshjälpen operates Future Workshops in several locations where we, together with children, young people and parents, want to create conditions for personal development, social mobilization and participation in area development. By strengthening children and young people's own dreams, drives and abilities, we create faith in the future and conditions for long-term and positive change. The work we do takes place in close cooperation with municipal activities, business and the rest of civil society. Description As an activity coordinator, you are part of a team and are responsible for work with children and young people. Together with a colleague who is responsible for parent-oriented initiatives, you lead the operational activities; the team also includes activity leaders and volunteers. You plan, develop and lead initiatives such as study support, discussion groups, holiday activities, outings and leadership training. Examples of work tasks Create meaningful activities for children and young people by planning, implementing and evaluating activities based on our target groups and their needs. Ensure quality and results by monitoring, evaluating and reporting the activities' results, impacts and costs. Contribute to the development of activities together with the unit manager. Build relationships and engagement by creating trusting relationships with children, young people, adults and professionals. Collaborate with schools, municipalities, civil society and business on social initiatives. Lead and support in daily work by mentoring activity leaders, volunteers and interns. Qualifications You are: a relationship builder with great commitment to children and young people and their ability to develop, especially in areas with socioeconomic challenges. You find it easy to build trust and participation. social, communicative, willing to cooperate and feel comfortable working in a multicultural context. self-driven, responsible and enjoy working in a goal-oriented and structured way to develop activities and drive processes forward. You have: relevant post-secondary education in, for example, health, pedagogy, social work, human rights or equivalent work experience that the employer deems equivalent. experience of social work with people in vulnerable life situations. experience of building relationships with children and young people. experience of working in or cooperating with the non-profit sector and public authorities. share Our values which are based on three fundamental principles; UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Erik's spirit and a Christian worldview. It is meritorious if you have: multilingualism. experience of engagement in civil society. experience in children's rights issues and rights-based work. What we offer you As an employee at Erikshjälpen, you get to work in an activity where you, together with committed colleagues around the world, work to promote children's rights. We care about our employees having a good balance between work and leisure and offer our employees a wellness allowance of 2,000 kronor per year. As an employee, you are covered by the collective agreement for Professionals in Civil Society, between FREMIA and Unionen. As an employee with us, you have the opportunity to make a difference – for a future where children's dreams come to life. We welcome applicants with different experiences and backgrounds and value diversity in all forms. Please note that work with children requires all employees to provide a certificate from the criminal record register for other work with children and young people. Terms Employment form: Temporary position starting October 1, 2026 until October 31, 2027, with possible opportunity for extension. Scope: 100% Start date: Preferably October 1, 2026 or by agreement Location: Erikshjälpen Future Workshop at Ekön in Motala Work in late afternoon/evening occurs regularly and work during weekends occurs a few times per term. Travel with overnight stays occurs to some extent. Apply for the position Apply for the position by August 31. Selection takes place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline – so don't wait to submit your application! We kindly ask for no contact with ad sales representatives and recruitment companies. Contact If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact unit manager, Asenia Giagtzidou, phone: 0791154684, or email: [email protected] Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: September 30, 2026.Erikshjälpen is a children's rights organization with a non-profit second-hand business. Together, we share a common vision: a changed world where children's dreams come to life. We work to combat poverty and vulnerability by promoting children's rights in 16 countries. In Sweden, children's rights work takes place primarily through Erikshjälpen Future Workshop, in close cooperation with our second-hand stores. In total, we operate about 50 Erikshjälpen Second Hand stores in Sweden and Norway. One of Erikshjälpen Second Hand's missions is to generate as much surplus as possible for the…

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Motala

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Datorgatan 4

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22. 6. 2026

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