Ungdomsledare - Kokkolan kaupunki - Kokkola, Finland

We are looking for two (2) youth instructors who want to be involved in guiding and supporting young people's growth into their own selves and as part of communities. In this role, you will enable young people to engage in activities that reflect their own interests, create spaces for encounters, and promote their well-being. The main tasks include youth center work and school youth work. Additionally, the job involves marketing youth services and organizing events. One position is based at the Kälviä Youth Center, and the other at Youth Center Vinge. The work is primarily face-to-face, requiring broad and multidisciplinary skills as well as knowledge of the service network. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and developing activities together with young people and other youth service guides, as well as collaborating with other actors. The work also involves organizing trips, camp activities, and outreach youth work. We offer a versatile position at the heart of youth work. You will serve as a safe and listening adult for young people and enable meaningful activities for them. The job includes regular evening and weekend work. A personal vehicle is required. The qualification requirement is a suitable youth work degree and experience in youth work. Good oral and written skills in one of the national languages are required, with at least satisfactory skills in the other. Successful performance of the job also requires good interaction and collaboration skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in multidisciplinary team and network work. Skills in various methods and a developmental approach are considered an advantage. The terms of employment are governed by the KVTES collective agreement. The level salary for the position is €2517.79 (02VAP60A1). The position follows a standard working time (38.25 hours/week). The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract (Act on the Background Check of Persons Working with Children 504/2002), which must not be older than 6 months, and an acceptable medical certificate of health (including drug testing) before starting the position. The position is available from August 10, 2026. A 6-month probationary period applies. Applications should be submitted via the Kuntarekry.fi website by June 14, 2026, at 18:00. Interviews will be held in week 26, and candidates will be contacted by phone.