Umeå is known for its creative atmosphere and its rich, inspiring cultural life of national significance. The Umeå School of Culture is an important institution with a mission to offer the municipality’s children and youth a high-quality, broad range of artistic expressions, both in school and during their free time.

We are a workplace with about 70 employees, the vast majority of whom are educators and teachers. The Umeå School of Culture offers voluntary cultural activities and is responsible for the “Kulturlöftet” program in the municipality of Umeå. Under the Kulturlöftet program, all students in the municipality’s elementary schools are entitled to at least one cultural activity per year. Preschool students are also offered cultural activities to the greatest extent possible.

Your Responsibilities

We are now looking for someone who wants to join our team of coordinators and communicators, with a focus primarily on the “Kulturlöftet” program. This involves procuring performing arts, planning, administration, and hosting cultural activities in preschools and schools. You will be part of a team of six people, and within the framework of Kulturlöftet, two of you will be responsible for this work.

Your responsibilities will include organizing cultural events for schools and preschools, scheduling, making reservations, reporting, managing the budget, and hosting events. Communicating with school staff and cultural organizations is an important part of your role. A major part of the role also involves working to promote influence and participation among our target groups.

About You

As a person, you should be sociable, service-oriented, and able to collaborate easily with other departments both within and outside the organization. You are proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented. You have strong organizational skills and can juggle multiple tasks, are responsible, and are open to new ideas. We place great emphasis on personal fit.

Requirements

• A college degree in, or many years of experience in, cultural administration, cultural entrepreneurship, project management, or similar fields.
• Experience in event planning and/or the children’s culture sector.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Valid police background check: Certificate for working with children in settings other than schools and childcare facilities

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience in purchasing performing arts productions.

Employment Information

This is a full-time temporary position, starting January 4, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Working hours are primarily during the day, but evening and weekend work may occur.

We warmly welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows in a thoughtful way. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.