Sigtuna municipality is a place of great diversity. Here you'll find a vibrant countryside, a small town, and an international airport. A rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity. A proud history and ambitious future plans. Perhaps that's why the drive to grow, change, and develop is so strong. That's also why it's so exciting to work here. With us, you'll be part of a humble and innovative culture where we help each other and make use of each other's knowledge, differences, and experiences. The work is often varied, sometimes challenging, but always meaningful. Welcome!
Young in Sigtuna encompasses two municipal youth centers, Ungdomens hus in Märsta and Valsta fritidsgård. Music production, dance, sports and movement, creative activities, and digital development are some of the specialized programs we offer. We also work as mobile youth leaders by creating positive environments in places where young people gather.
Young in Sigtuna operates in line with European principles for local open youth activities.
4 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
As a temporary youth leader, you'll conduct open youth activities together with your colleagues. You are an important part of our team and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and meaningful leisure time for our young people. You are an important adult role model for the youth and are skilled at relationship-building and coaching work, with a focus on youth participation, well-being, development, and learning.
The role includes:
• collaborating with your colleagues and management to develop the activities together.
• building safe relationships with young people based on respect, trust, and participation
• creating a stimulating and inspiring environment for young people by providing opportunities for them to influence and participate in activities based on their own needs and abilities.
• creating opportunities for learning, creativity, and the chance to try new activities
• actively working for equality, inclusion, and LGBTQI+ rights
• representing the activities in meetings with young people, guardians, and civil society
• communicating and marketing the activities via social media and website
• contributing to the practical operations of the activities and following applicable procedures and safety regulations
QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for you with relevant higher education and previous experience working with young people. It's an advantage if you have previous experience running projects with young people and/or have other creative skills that can enrich our activities and/or experience with engagement in civil society organizations. A valid driver's license is required.
We'd like to see that you:
• are confident, attentive, and relationship-oriented and enjoy working in youth environments.
• are committed to youth development, participation, and learning
• are organized and can plan, organize, and follow up with young people
• are stable and can handle stress and setbacks constructively
• are creative, take initiative, and are solution-oriented and willing to think innovatively
• are collaboration-oriented, humble, and see opportunities for good partnerships
• are interested in social issues, equality, and LGBTQIA+ matters and are experienced in working with critical perspectives and encouraging critical thinking.
• have strong digital skills and experience with social media and digital communication.
We look forward to your application.
Employment form: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer, ending: 2027-01-31.
You can apply easily by attaching your CV and answering a few selection questions related to this position. However, we ask you not to attach a cover letter.
As an employee of Sigtuna municipality, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including automatic membership in the Staff Club where you can participate in various activities. Feel free to read more about our other benefits and what it's like to work with us at Sigtuna municipality!
https://www.sigtuna.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss.html
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