Youth Worker
Posted Oct 1 (25 days ago) · Last updated Oct 26 · Open 25 days, longer than the usual 10 for this role
Key facts
Youth worker role in Kokkolan parish with focus on confirmation and youth education.
How this salary compares
Estimated €2,920 - €3,067In line with mid-level roles
This salary is below the market medianBased on 24 job postings
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| mid-level roles | €2,839 per month | €3,100 per month | €3,433 per month |
| This offer | €2,920 per month | €2,994 per month | €3,067 per month |
Statistics Finland’s earnings for the occupation group “Youth leaders (not parishes)” (2024), raised to July–September 2026. Job ads only set the differences by place and level. · Data and reuse
Est. take-home €2,327 - €2,421
Where and how
Original job ad
Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.
Kokkolan suomalainen seurakunta seeks a youth worker for a permanent position. The role centers on coordinating confirmation classes, planning youth activities, and supporting volunteers, with duties including organizing camps, trips, and events; mentoring young people; cooperating with schools, municipalities and other partners; and contributing to the overall education work of the church. The team prioritizes open discussion, shared responsibility, humor, and trying new activities. Requirements include competence in youth work as recognized by the church regulations, being a confirmed member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and eligibility under KirVESTES regulation 502; base salary is 2941.35 €/month plus experience pay (0-378 €/month). Start date 4.1.2027 or by agreement. A police certificate and medical certificate are required before taking up the post; probation is six months. Applications due 1.11.2026 at 15:00; interviews 9.11.2026. The work involves travel between church premises, schools, camp centers and partners and requires own car.
About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating youth programs preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate across schools and partners
- Drivers license recommended
Responsibilities
- Coordinate confirmation class process from registrations to group arrangements and events
- Plan and implement youth activities
- Train leaders and support volunteers
- Organize camps, trips and events
- Engage with youth and accompany them
- Collaborate with schools, municipalities and partners
- Participate in youth work planning and development
Skills & technologies
Organizational SkillsCommunicationTeamworkDigital Literacy