Business Development Specialist for Libraries at Culture Gävleborg
Culture Gävleborg is Region Gävleborg's department for regional cultural activities. We work with several different art and cultural areas: music, dance, art, film, crossmedia, libraries, literature, crafts, and world heritage. In close collaboration with actors within and outside the county, we implement the intentions of the regional culture plan and Region Gävleborg's library plan. Within regional library activities, we work to promote collaboration, business development, and quality at the county's public libraries. We are now looking for someone who wants to support the business development of public libraries in the field of democracy and accessibility. 1 position(s). WORK TASKS Culture Gävleborg's business development specialist for libraries works strategically and operatively to coordinate, plan, and implement projects, training initiatives, and network meetings, and contributes to learning, innovation, and development through, for example, financing, advice, and process management. As a business development specialist with a focus on democracy and accessibility, you will • support public libraries' work in promoting democracy with a focus on crisis preparedness, digitalization, and the public library's role as a public space and meeting place • support public libraries' work in promoting equitable access to literature, information, and knowledge with a focus on adapted media and library resources for priority groups according to library law • work strategically to promote public libraries' efforts for increased media and information literacy and universal access to media through various forms of collaboration with professional actors, institutions, municipalities, and civil society in the county • participate in working groups and networks at regional and national levels and initiate and develop contacts and collaborations • perform administrative tasks relating to, among other things, assignments, activity monitoring, filing, invoice management, and communication work. With us you get • the opportunity to contribute to learning, innovation, and regional development • the chance to grow and develop in your professional role together with engaged, competent, and creative colleagues • collaboration with managers and staff at public libraries in the county and other important societal actors. You are part of the working group for libraries and reading promotion within the unit for culture and library development, but also participate in the overall work at Culture Gävleborg. Regional library activities are based at Culture Gävleborg's office at Silvanum in Gävle, but you have all of Gävleborg County as your workplace. Some evening and weekend work also occurs. Read more about our benefits: https://www.regiongavleborg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-i-region-gavleborg/dina-formaner/ QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who has the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others toward set goals and priorities. You have current knowledge and experience of working at public libraries and can see connections, analyze learning needs, and plan, carry out, and follow up on initiatives and activities. You have a good ability to listen to others' perspectives and build trust, and you are an organized administrator. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. In the role of business development specialist you should have • a university degree in library and information science or other academic education that the employer considers equivalent • work experience from public libraries where we would like to see that you have previously worked with tasks related to democracy, accessibility, adapted media, and customer service and support for different target groups • experience working to develop learning and competence in libraries • knowledge and experience of administrative work, for example writing project applications and reports • experience with and understanding of work within politically governed organizations • good ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English. In this recruitment, we ask you not to submit a cover letter. Instead, you will answer selection questions that help us assess all applicants in a more equivalent and fair way. This makes our recruitment process both simpler and more transparent for you as an applicant. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2027-01-11. Region Gävleborg applies individual and differentiated salary setting. When setting salaries, factors such as assignments, responsibility, competence, experience, and results are taken into account. With 7,500 employees, we are the county's largest employer. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a thriving Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of what role you have with us, you help the inhabitants of the county and make a difference in society. We are at the forefront of social development and are committed to helping you as an employee grow and develop. With us you can use all your strength to create the future Gävleborg together with your colleagues. Information to recruitment consultants and advertising sales representatives: We have already decided where we want to be visible with our job ads and what support we want in recruitment. We will not purchase advertising space or services for ongoing recruitment and therefore ask you not to contact us with such offers.
- Město
- Gävle
- Adresa
- Rektorsgatan 1
- GPS
- 60.6370941, 17.1308489
- Publikováno
- 17. 8. 2026
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