One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We are the childcare provider who helps a child grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something wonderful about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a cultural strategist, you’ll work on culture-driven community development based on Kiruna Municipality’s cultural strategy. In this role, you’ll work on projects in the cultural sector, maintain contact with stakeholders both within and outside the municipal group based on the cultural strategy’s priority areas, and help ensure that cultural perspectives are represented in processes related to the city’s relocation. In the years leading up to, and during, the 2029 European Capital of Culture year, you will primarily carry out your work in collaboration with the European Capital of Culture organization and participate in related projects. You will also be responsible for the Culture and Education Administration’s work on culture in schools, which includes planning schools’ cultural offerings and projects within the framework of the “Skapande skola” state grant. You will be part of the Culture and Education Administration and report to the Director of Culture. You will be part of the Culture and Education Administration’s office and will collaborate with the office staff to fulfill the goals and activities of the Culture and Education Committee. QUALIFICATIONS We expect you to have a post-secondary education in the field of culture, or other related education that the employer deems relevant. You have professional experience in cultural promotion or cultural development. You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English. You hold a Class B driver’s license. Experience working in a politically governed organization—such as a municipality, region, or state agency—is a plus. As a person, you are able to work independently, set priorities, and are flexible and solution-oriented. You think strategically and take a long-term perspective. You are skilled at collaborating and enjoy working with others toward shared goals.   We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal records upon employment. Order one directly when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness centers up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged Medieval for this recruitment process and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.