Youth Worker - Haminan kaupunki - Hamina, Finland

We are looking for a youth worker for the Haminan Recreation Model project and Hope for the Future and Safe Growth in School Communities project. The position is temporary from August 10, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Key tasks include working within middle school communities, supporting student well-being, strengthening hope for the future, and acting as a safe adult in youth service environments. The main tasks of the recreation agent include developing children’s and youth’s club cooperation, continuing collaboration models, enabling sports trials, organizing events, and other employer-defined tasks. Work is performed alone and in teams, with a workweek of 38.25 hours, possibly including evening and weekend work. The work is mobile, and using a personal car facilitates the job. Applicants need suitable youth work education and experience, with skills in working with children and youth, organization, communication, activity, and digital competence. Multicultural competence is an advantage. The employer offers a pleasant community, skilled colleagues, a responsible environment, access to Epassi benefits, and a smoke-free workplace. Terms follow KVTES, with a maximum six-month trial period. Applications are due by July 16, 2026, at 12:00 via www.kuntarekry.fi or mail. The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract before starting. Contact: Kaisa Leinonen, kaisa.leinonen@hamina.fi, 050 408 3214.