For a vibrant Kiruna. One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are Kiruna, we say. We are the caregiver who holds old mom's hand and the teacher who makes little brother read his first words. We are the childminder who makes someone grow every day and the social worker who does what it takes to change lives. We are the personal assistant who gives freedom and the librarian who brings literature close. We are the home support workers who drive to villages in blizzards like the midnight sun to be there. We are hundreds of skills, thousands of people and generations of experience who together safeguard, nurture, inspire, teach, save lives, innovate, move cities, stand up for each other and care for people. With pride and care. From mountains to cities. Today and tomorrow for a living Kiruna. There is something beautiful in that. Do you also want to work for life, people and the future in Kiruna municipality? Do you want to create value and make a real difference for what is important? Kiruna has been named European Capital of Culture 2029! The government has made the decision following a strong recommendation from the European expert jury, which selected Kiruna among the Swedish candidates with the application, Movement - Below Ground. On Earth. In Space. A historic step for the municipality, the region and cultural life in the whole of northern Sweden! Become part of one of Europe's most significant cultural initiatives. Here, culture, community development and international cooperation meet in an innovative project located in Kiruna, one of Sweden's most unique cities. Kiruna 2029 is looking for a driven and versatile project manager with experience in running artistic projects with an indigenous focus. The role is both strategic and operational and requires presence on site in Kiruna. The Project Manager is organizationally under the Project Manager and is part of the program team, a key person in the journey for Kiruna European Capital of Culture 2029! We look forward to hearing from you! 1 place(s). JOB DESCRIPTION. To support, coordinate and lead artistic projects in dialogue with the program team. For the Kiruna 2029 project, be responsible for issues involving the indigenous Sami people. This includes promoting cultural cooperation with local, national and international cultural institutions, business, civil society and public actors. Participate in relevant networks for the assignment. Responsibility for the budget, funding and resource management of the projects assigned to the post. The position involves applying for external project funding at both national and international level to ensure the progress and implementation of the projects. The role involves managing dialogue with various authorities and organizations. You will represent the Kiruna Capital of Culture organization in various contexts locally, nationally and internationally. As well as ensuring that follow-up, evaluation and reporting takes place in accordance with requirements and time intervals towards the international jury. The position may involve work management without personnel responsibility for a working group as the organization expands until 2029. Kiruna 2029 is a project organization within Kiruna municipality that answers to its own board. After the project period, the project organization will be phased out. Access according to agreement, probationary period may be applied. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you with a relevant academic degree in the cultural sector/project management. Proven experience in leading and managing large, complex projects, international experience is an advantage. A well-established network and experience of working in the cultural sector in Sápmi and beyond. Used to working in artistic processes. You are used to working in politically governed organizations and have a good understanding of municipal processes, structures and decision-making paths. Good knowledge of applying for and managing project funds; EU funds meritorious. You express yourself very well in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Additional language skills, especially in Sámi, Meänkieli or Finnish, are an advantage. Knowledge of Kiruna's application and of what a European Capital of Culture project is about is an advantage. As a person, you are self-motivated, take initiative and build relationships easily. You are creative and solution-oriented, with a good ability to switch between strategic thinking and operational implementation. The position is located in Kiruna and work is mainly on-site. Travel may be involved. B-driving license is a requirement. We attach great importance to personal suitability. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the implementation of a European project with long-term local roots in Kiruna. Through your work, you will contribute to promoting a strong, vibrant and inclusive story of a place in transition and making it accessible and inclusive to our local community and to audiences far beyond Sweden's borders. Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent. To work with us, you must share Kiruna municipality's common values where respect, responsibility and collaboration are the key words. We offer a pleasant working environment and stimulating tasks and that you as an employee get a good balance between work and leisure. We have many different benefits where you as an employee can train free of charge at various training facilities up to SEK 5000 / year, we have cabins in the mountains that you can rent, we offer the opportunity to exchange salary for days off. We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength, we welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to ensure that our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna municipality sees full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of Finnish, Sami and/or Meänkieli as Kiruna municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna municipality has made media choices for this recruitment and therefore refrains from contacting ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.