Umeå municipality and all other municipalities in Sweden have an obligation to protect and promote the national minority languages and the culture of indigenous peoples and national minorities and their opportunities to maintain and develop their culture.

Umeå municipality is part of the administrative areas for Finnish, Meänkieli and Sami, which gives these languages enhanced protection. The goal of the Swedish minority policy is to provide protection for the national minorities and strengthen their opportunities to influence and support the historical minority languages so that they are kept alive

Do you want to help strengthen the rights of Finnish and Meänkieli and develop the work with Finnish-speaking and Meänkieli-speaking seniors in elderly care in Umeå municipality?

About the assignment

As a minority coordinator with a focus on the Sami people, you work to make visible, develop and coordinate the work of elderly care with the Sami and Sami languages. You plan and implement activities, run communication initiatives and contribute to strengthening Sami language and cultural identity. The role involves close collaboration with Sami organizations, Sami associations and other relevant actors. A certain part of the service also includes support for the Roma and Jewish minorities.

Your tasks

• Drive the development of elderly care work on Sami minority issues.
• Strengthen the opportunities for a rich and independent senior life for Sami elderly.
• Plan and implement training on Sami culture, history and rights.
• Build bridges to Sámi associations, Sámi villages and networks.
• Provide support and services, including simple translation assistance and help with interpretation
• Collaborate with various activities in elderly care and culture.
• Participate in regional and national networks.
• Communicate and make the work visible in various channels.

About you

We are looking for you who are a skilled communicator who expresses yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish. You are structured and service-oriented, with the ability to take initiative and drive development forward. You thrive on working both independently and in networks, and find it easy to build good relationships. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements

• Higher education degree, preferably with a social science/humanities focus or equivalent.
• Experience of working with minority issues.
• Good computer skills and interest in digital platforms.
• B-driving license.

Advantageous

• Insight into the activities of social services.
• Good knowledge of the Sámi language.

We offer a developing role where you contribute to strengthening language, identity and participation for Sámi elderly. Does this sound interesting? Welcome with your application!

About Umeå municipality

Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.

Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it's like to live in Umeå: Move - Umeå municipality

We are going to become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.