Youth Worker - Mäntsälän kunta - Mäntsälä, Finland

Mäntsälä municipality is seeking a youth worker for a six-month fixed-term employment contract in youth services for the period 1.9.2026-28.2.2027 or as agreed. In the position, you will be responsible for the coordination of the Finnish model for hobbies and the development of cultural youth work. In the position, you will promote the well-being, inclusion and hobby opportunities of children and young people in cooperation with schools, cultural services, associations, clubs and other partners. The youth worker's task is the comprehensive coordination of the Mäntsälä hobby model. The work includes organizing activities, developing quality, ensuring accessibility, reporting and managing projects and grants. The position involves strong and active cooperation with basic education and hobby activity organizers. A key part of the task is the development of cultural youth work. The work promotes young people's opportunities for creative activity, for example through art, music, media and events, and builds cooperation with local cultural operators, cultural services and schools. The goal is to bring cultural content as part of young people's everyday life, hobby activities and the activities of youth facilities and to support young people's voluntary cultural activity and expression. The position is also responsible for strengthening the participation of children and young people so that their views and wishes are visible in the planning and implementation of hobby activities and youth work. The youth worker also participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of youth services and develops services in cooperation with other leisure services. The position includes acting as a partner in the guidance of the youth council. In the position, you will act actively in various networks and maintain cooperation with education services, cultural services, wellbeing area operators and local associations and clubs. The person selected for the position is required to have a suitable higher education degree or other training suitable for the position as well as experience in youth work, hobby activities, cultural work or school cooperation. We value good interaction, cooperation and network skills and the ability to coordinate large entities. Success in the position requires a development-oriented and solution-focused approach to work, initiative, organizational ability and the ability to operate in a multidisciplinary operating environment. In addition, the position requires good oral and written communication skills and fluent use of Microsoft 365 software. Knowledge and experience of the Hellewi system are considered an advantage. We are looking for a person who is committed to promoting the well-being, inclusion, community and equal opportunities for hobbies for children and young people. We offer a versatile and meaningful task in an active work community and the opportunity to develop children's and young people's services in the municipality in a long-term and impactful way. Remuneration and terms of employment are determined according to the general municipal official and employment contract. Position-specific level salary: 2933.99 eur/month. In addition, work experience supplement can be paid based on previous work experience. The position is full-time 38.25 h/week. A three-month probationary period is followed in filling the position. We support well-being at work with sports, culture and wellbeing benefits. We offer you an interesting and versatile job in a multidisciplinary work community. You will be supported by competent and motivated colleagues. Partial remote work is also possible. Further information can be provided by wellbeing manager Katja Elo tel. 040 3145 666, or by email firstname.lastname@mantsala.fi The person selected for the position must present an acceptable criminal record extract (Act on the investigation of the criminal background of persons working with children 504/2002) and, upon request, a certificate of their state of health. Submit your application by July 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm at: Open jobs - mantsala.rekrytointi.com. Attach a cover letter and your CV to the application. Interviews will be held in weeks 32 and 33. Mäntsälä is a vibrant and lush municipality where a safe, human-sized everyday life is lived with smooth services, versatile leisure opportunities and convenient transport connections. The municipality's key values, safety, inclusive community and a responsible, developing spirit guide our activities. We want to be the best everyday place to live, work and do business. Application period starts: 29.06.2026 08:00 Application period ends: 30.07.2026 16:00