Community Manager for Lärcentrum and Distance Campus in Östersund

Lärcentrum works with learning and education for adults in Östersund municipality. We are responsible for municipal adult education but also act as a broker, engine, and meeting place for other forms of education. Our mission is to offer and create opportunities for people to educate themselves and thus contribute to the competence supply and development of Östersund.

We work together with our own educational providers but also with companies, employers, Mid Sweden University, the Employment Service, and other relevant actors to create the best possible conditions for students to achieve their goals, and for employers in the region to recruit personnel with the right skills.

Lärcentrum has recently moved into new premises at Östersund campus. This gives us better opportunities to provide space and context for more students, especially those studying remotely from other locations. We call this part of the operation Distance Campus.

We are now looking for a “Community Manager” who will help us develop Lärcentrum and Distance Campus by actively working with students and the labor market.

This is a project employment until December 2027

Start date: as soon as possible by agreement

Your new job

As Community Manager at Lärcentrum and Distance Campus in Östersund, you will be a key person in creating a vibrant meeting place for distance students. You will be responsible for creating community, planning activities, and developing collaborations with universities, the labor market, and public actors.

The role involves both strategic and practical work – from developing concepts and networks to executing events and communicating through digital channels.

You will collaborate with other functions at Lärcentrum such as study and career counselors, study coaches, and business developers, as well as other functions within the municipality such as business developers and relocation guides. You will have close contact with coordinators from MIUN, the region, and industry organizations, and not least with employers in both the public and private sectors.

The function is new, and the assignment also includes developing the role in a structured way so that it can be evaluated and followed up on the effects of this initiative.

The goal is to make Lärcentrum and Distance Campus an important place and context that helps students successfully complete their studies and provides them with contacts in the labor market and businesses.

A place students want to be part of and become a part of.

Common tasks

Community Building

• Create an inclusive and engaging environment for students.
• Organize social and networking activities, both physically and digitally.
• Strengthen the connection between students and the local labor market.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Build relationships with companies, public actors, the region, and universities.
• Collaborate with other functions at Lärcentrum and other units and departments within Östersund municipality to create synergies and holistic solutions.
• Initiate collaborations that benefit students' future careers.

Communication and Marketing

• Be responsible for communication on social media, newsletters, and local channels.
• Create content that inspires and informs about activities and opportunities.

Event Planning

• Plan and execute lectures, workshops, and networking events.
• Coordinate hybrid solutions for remote participation.

Student Support and Service

• Be a contact person for students and help them find the right resources.
• Follow up on needs and wishes to develop the campus environment.

Analysis and Development

• Measure engagement and evaluate activities.
• Develop proposals for improvements and long-term development.

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in communication, events, marketing, or equivalent education that the employer deems relevant for the position.
• Well-informed and has good contacts with the local labor market.
• Very good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
• High digital competence with a focus on communication and social media.
• Driver's license B

Desirable

• Experience working in project form, event planning, activity management, or similar.
• Experience in competence or personnel issues.
• Work experience from schools or education.

We are looking for you

• Passionate about creating community and engagement among students.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys networking and collaborating.
• Good communicative ability and can inspire through both personal meetings and digital channels.
• Creative, solution-oriented, and likes to take the initiative to create activities and meeting places.
• Can work in a structured and planned manner, both individually and in relation to others.
• Experience in project management, event planning, or similar assignments.
• Familiar with and has good contacts with the local labor market in Östersund and the region.
• Enjoys working in collaboration with various actors – from students and universities to companies, public organizations, and municipal units.
• Flexible and enjoys working in a dynamic environment where no day is the same.

Recruitment process

We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with. We ask you to provide these if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Social and Labor Market Administration

Working with heart means being part of creating conditions for everyone in Östersund to live a simpler, richer, and safer life. With us, this can mean working with residents of all ages in both open care, labor market, and social services. It is important. For real.