Project Assistant in Regenerative Nature Tourism

The Department of Economics, Geography, Law, and Tourism operates at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities include research and education in the fields of business administration, law, economics, statistics, geography, and tourism science.

Job Responsibilities

Together with the project team, the project assistant will work on the project Regenerative Nature Tourism – REGGAE see here (https://www.miun.se/Forskning/forskningsprojekt/pagaende-forskningsprojekt/regenerative-nature-tourism--reggae/). The project aims to promote accessible and regenerative tourism and to improve the well-being of entrepreneurs in the project area by building networks and clusters, developing courses, a guidebook, and new thematic tourism experiences. The project includes partners from Sweden and Finland.

As a project assistant, the main responsibilities include:

• Collecting and analyzing literature and information
• Collecting and analyzing qualitative data in the field (Jämtland and Västerbotten).
• Creating and maintaining contacts with nature tourism entrepreneurs and being ready to travel within Sweden if necessary.
• Developing and writing a guidebook aimed at nature tourism entrepreneurs.
• Developing courses for tourism entrepreneurs in the Nordic countries.
• Participating in project meetings and providing administrative support to the project team as needed.

Your Background

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree in subjects related to tourism science, cultural geography, or equivalent. A master's degree is an advantage.
• Experience in nature tourism, accessibility, perspectives of various actors (private and public), as well as regenerative tourism and social sustainability.
• Experience in using qualitative methods and organizing and conducting fieldwork.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Previous experience of being part of an international project, which is an advantage.
• A valid driver's license, which is a requirement.

Your Qualities

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We see that you have a good ability to take initiative and can work both independently and collaboratively with others. You relate to colleagues in a responsive and smooth manner; you listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively. We particularly value if you demonstrate good organizational skills and can plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively based on timelines. The department places great value on a good and well-functioning work environment, therefore it is expected that the applicant participates in meetings and contributes to common tasks to a high extent.

Employment and Start Date

The employment is a special fixed-term position comprising 100% of full-time from 2025-05-01 or by agreement/but no later than 2025-12-31.

Work location: Östersund

Information

For further information, please contact the head of department Daniel Laven, daniel.laven@miun.se (mailto:daniel.laven@miun.se) tel. 010-142 86 20, or project manager Lusine Margaryan, lusine.margaryan@miun.se (mailto:lusine.margaryan@miun.se) tel. 010-1428075.

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English.

Applicants should submit the following:

• CV
• Cover letter in which the applicant briefly motivates their application (max. 1 page)
• Copy of bachelor's degree (C-thesis)
• Contact details for at least two references

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2025-04-22.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located next to the sea, forests, and mountains, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and illness. You also receive generous vacation days.

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