National Park Hosts at the County Administrative Board of Västernorrland

The County Administrative Board is a versatile authority with broad expertise in many different areas of society. We work for sustainable development throughout the county and to carry out the assignments we receive from the parliament and government as wisely and efficiently as possible. With us, you make a significant contribution to society.

We offer you a good working environment with stimulating and challenging tasks. There are good opportunities for professional development for all employees. We have flexible working hours and methods to create good conditions for balancing work and private life.

Västernorrland County has magnificent nature and consists of both coast and inland. The County Administrative Board is located in Härnösand, between Sundsvall and Örnsköldsvik. We have good commuting options, both along the coast and inland. Today, about 260 employees work with us. Governor Carin Jämtin is the head of the County Administrative Board of Västernorrland.

Read more about our operations and our benefits at www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland)

Description

The County Administrative Board's Nature Unit in Höga Kusten works to preserve, make accessible, and tell the story of the unique nature of Höga Kusten.

We are responsible for the management of over 30 nature reserves and Skuleskogen National Park, coordinate the management of UNESCO's World Heritage, and run the operations at Naturum Höga Kusten at the foot of Skuleberget.

Skuleskogen National Park has developed into a very popular destination with thousands of visitors during the peak season. To effectively manage the traffic flows into the national park, provide good service to visitors, and strengthen supervision, the County Administrative Board is seeking about four national park hosts for the summer of 2025.

Responsibilities

You will spend your days in and around the national park to manage traffic flows, guide visitors, supervise, and work on the operation of our entrances and other outdoor facilities – trail systems, overnight cabins, and rest areas.

Your tasks will include talking to visitors, cleaning cabins, maintaining toilets, emptying trash, and performing simple carpentry and clearing work, among other things. You may also visit other protected areas in Höga Kusten. Work may include evenings and weekends.

You will be part of the County Administrative Board's field management located at Skuleberget and Naturum Höga Kusten, Docksta.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with education and/or work experience relevant to the tasks. You have a genuine interest in nature and outdoor activities and are very accustomed to being in nature. You are practical and skilled in simple carpentry and clearing work in the field.

We place great importance on your personal qualities and are looking for someone who is self-motivated, service-oriented, and has a good ability to express themselves verbally in Swedish and English. Additional language skills are an advantage.

The tasks require good physical fitness and a driver's license.

Other

The County Administrative Board applies competence-based recruitment. As part of this, work samples may be used. To work with us, you must share the County Administrative Board's values regarding the equal worth of all people.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on those who will be offered a position with us. To facilitate this work, we ask that you upload relevant documents when applying for the position. You can read more about background checks on our website: https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb.html (https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb.html)

Some positions at the County Administrative Board are classified in security class. This may mean that a security review and register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will be conducted before employment. In some cases, Swedish citizenship is required. In the case of permanent employment, you will automatically be placed in a war position with us.