Local Coordinator for Maskrosbarn's Youth Center in Umeå

MASKROSBARN · Vollzeit

Umeå C., Umea, Schweden

Maskrosbarn is establishing itself in Umeå and we are now seeking a local coordinator for our youth center who wants to work with the startup and operations of our youth center! About Us Maskrosbarn is a children's rights organization that supports children whose parents struggle with substance abuse, mental illness, or who subject them to violence. Over the years, we have met thousands of children and on their behalf, Maskrosbarn conducts educational work to help more people see and identify children who are suffering at home, as well as advocacy work to improve laws, processes, and systems that affect children's opportunities for a better life. We collaborate with municipalities, regions, government agencies, and other actors throughout Sweden. We have approximately 40 employees in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, as well as around 250 engaged volunteers throughout the country. About the Role Maskrosbarn's operations in Umeå are planned to have four full-time employees starting in spring 2027 and subsequently also volunteers/hourly staff. The local operations will mirror the support activities in the other cities and will offer three support programs: youth center every Thursday evening, counseling sessions with a social worker, and child advocacy. The youth center, Thursday Cozy, takes place every Thursday evening between 16:30-20:00. Thursday Cozy is the heart of the operation and is an important and appreciated support for the youth. Thursdays are a safe place for young people to spend time, have dinner together, participate in activities, and experience community with trustworthy adults and other young people. As the local coordinator for the youth center, you have a central role in building and developing Thursday Cozy. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and developing Thursday Cozy. You recruit, onboard, and supervise volunteers and ensure that the activities maintain high quality and are based on the youth's needs. The role also includes some administration, planning, and budget monitoring. You are also responsible for Maskrosbarn's food and clothing support linked to the youth center. This means coordinating orders, deliveries, and distribution so that the support functions in a safe and well-organized manner. Working at a small office in startup means that all employees need to be unpretentious and jump in where needed—for example, you may need to present Maskrosbarn to both youth in our target group and to professionals/adults who work with the target group. The position is a permanent full-time employment starting January 2027. A probationary period may apply. Who Are You? You who are applying for this role as local coordinator for Maskrosbarn's youth center are warm, open, and genuine in your interactions with young people and colleagues. Since you are responsible for the content of Thursday Cozy, you need to be initiative-taking, creative, and able to create and come up with fun, challenging, and educational activities for the youth. At the same time, you are flexible and have a talent for planning and creating structures based on the needs of the youth group. You need to be able to adapt your approach to be both playful with the young people while also being a trustworthy adult. You need to be able to supervise volunteers in a kind and clear manner. You: Have some form of post-secondary education as a youth leader, social pedagogue, or equivalent experience that we consider equivalent. Have documented experience working with youth Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written Identify yourself as a Maskrosbarn child; you grew up with a parent who struggled with substance abuse, mental health issues, or who subjected you to violence. This is a requirement for this role as identification between youth and staff is part of our method. We further believe that you: Are flexible with working hours as Thursdays are scheduled for evening time Are warm and outgoing with a strong ability to build relationships and trust with young people Are self-directed, organized, and can manage your time well Have the ability to hold and contain the difficult emotions of young people Enjoy being the driving force in finding activities that the youth appreciate and can work well with colleagues toward common established goals Find it enjoyable to work with youth Find it exciting to be part of starting up an operation from the ground up and thrive in a work environment where everyone helps each other Want to be part of a close-knit nonprofit organization We value diversity and encourage applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. The position is a permanent full-time employment starting January 2027. A probationary period may apply. Application Welcome to submit your application through our recruitment system by September 27, 2026. We want you to attach a CV and a personal letter where you answer the questions below: Why are you particularly suited for this position? What relevant experience do you have for this role? Why are you a Maskrosbarn child? Interview 1 takes place in week 41, October 6-8 in Umeå. If you advance in the process, Interview 2 will be conducted in week 43, October 20-22 in Umeå. Upon employment, an extract from the Police's Criminal Record Register is required (work with children in activities other than school). Questions? Feel free to contact us via email: Denise Madsen, Support Manager, [email protected] Maria Pihlgren, Support Group Manager, [email protected]