Project Worker

**Are you interested in the world of food aid and mobile work?** We are looking for a project worker who is comfortable driving and not afraid of physical work to help develop and implement food aid transports and to guide work trial participants in food aid logistics and food handling. If you are social, enjoy varied work, and want to be part of creating concrete good, you might be the person we are looking for. _Lahden Diakoniasäätiö_ is a social and non-profit organization that actively promotes the well-being of children, youth, and adults in the Lahti region. We aim to provide impactful services and hope for various life situations. We have operated for over 156 years, providing services to meet people's changing needs. We operate reliably and transparently, advocating especially for those at risk of being left outside society. It is important to us to use our expertise to offer meaningful service experiences. The project worker's role is part of the upcoming Ruokafrendit project. The project aims to develop and pilot a scalable, safe, and efficient operating model for the Lahti region to utilize surplus food from schools and large kitchens for food aid. The project will develop a circular economy-based model where unserved, safely usable food is systematically directed to community meals, food distributions, or frozen for later use. The goal is to reduce the amount of food ending up as bio-waste, improve the availability of food aid, and increase social inclusion. The project worker is responsible for coordinating logistics, the safe transport, handling, and distribution of food and other possible food donations, as well as organizing potential food distribution events. The project worker also guides work trial participants, interns, and volunteers in the process and interacts with food aid clients. **The position requires:** - Driver's license (Category B is sufficient) - Readiness for physical work - An independent work approach and good organizational skills - Good interaction skills and the ability to meet different people with respect - A desire to develop your own work and skills **Considered an advantage:** - Relevant education - Hygiene passport or willingness to obtain one - Proficiency in Office programs - Experience in guidance, logistics, or the food industry - Fluent English skills **We offer you:** - Meaningful work and a community-oriented, inspiring work environment - Extensive and versatile orientation - Leisure support through recreation and sports benefits - Comprehensive occupational health services for your well-being - The opportunity to utilize your own strengths in the role - Opportunities to develop your work and professional skills - Flexible working hours **Terms of employment:** The project worker position is temporary from 01.09.2026 to 31.12.2027, based on project funding. The position is part-time (80% of general working hours, 30 hours and 40 minutes per week). We follow the collective agreement for the private social services sector. We use flexible working hours between 07:00 and 18:00, during which work mainly takes place, but the work may also include evening and weekend work. **Remuneration:** The salary follows the private social services sector TES salary class G20C. Depending on experience, the pro-rated salary will range between €1,932.60 - €2,089.86 per month. **Application period:** The application period ends on 9.8.2026 at 23:55. Applications must be submitted via the electronic recruitment system found on our website: **Rekry - Lahden Diakoniasäätiö sr** In your application, tell us why you would be an excellent choice as a project worker for the project, and attach your CV. Interviews may be called before the application deadline expires.