Youth Worker - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

The Environmental Activities Youth Work Unit is looking for an enthusiastic youth worker for outdoor activities for a fixed term from August 17, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The youth worker's task is to guide the unit's outdoor activities together with other youth workers and to plan and organize activities. The role includes maintaining the outdoor equipment rental service Wempaimisto, equipment maintenance, and rental operations. Work locations are mainly Silmu Activity House in Pasila and Seikkailutalo in Vuosaari. The unit aims to inspire children and youth to act for the environment, strengthen their connection to nature, and offer experiential ways to learn about a sustainable future. Activities include workshops, events, small group activities, nature trips, hikes, and camps. We also support group bonding for schools and groups and offer nature education. The role involves guiding trips and camps, planning and implementing activities with youth, organizing outdoor activities, creating partnerships, and communicating about outdoor activities through multiple channels, also with youth. The work is mainly evening and weekend work. We seek an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for influencing youth well-being and a desire to do quality youth work. The role promotes equality, human rights, and sustainable development. You should have tools to guide groups, good communication and empathy skills, and a willingness to develop professionally. The qualification requirement is a suitable higher education degree, such as a community pedagogue (AMK). Also required are first aid skills (EA1/EA2). Preferred experience includes youth work, use of activity methods, group leadership skills, outdoor activity certifications (KTO and canoeing), experience in wilderness trips and cooking, and familiarity with outdoor equipment. Interviews are scheduled for July 13-15 and July 20-21, 2026. The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract and drug test certificate before starting employment. Apply through our recruitment system.