Summer Job as a Mentor for Youth

We are now looking for mentors for Youth in Summer at the Secondary and Adult Education Administration. If you have experience working in youth activities and perhaps a begun education to become a teacher, leisure leader, or a teacher with a focus on leisure centers, then we have a summer job that is just right for you.

Job Responsibilities

In Malmö, young people aged 16–19 can do summer internships. For many, this is their very first work experience and a meaningful and developing engagement during the summer vacation. In the Secondary and Adult Education Administration, we will welcome about 100 young people in the summer of 2026 and are looking for someone who wants to work with mentoring and coaching these youths.

In this role, you will mentor a group of young people throughout the four-week internship period. During the days, various practical tasks at our schools such as painting, light cleaning, inventory, gardening, or administrative tasks will be mixed with interesting lectures. Additionally, you may be expected to independently facilitate and conduct workshops and group activities. Our goal with Youth in Summer is to give every young person the opportunity to develop and prepare for future career choices and gain experience in the labor market.

You will have support from colleagues in the organization and will be part of a community of other mentors. With that support, you are expected to independently support, instruct, and mentor a group of young people. The role includes mentoring in various practical tasks and performing these together with the youths. Since the summer internship takes place at our various high schools, you will collaborate with the staff at each school, and you will work together to create a good internship environment for the young people. You will also handle simpler administrative tasks such as attendance reporting.

The assignment is for five weeks between week 24 and week 28. The first week consists of an introduction and startup work, followed by four weeks where you mentor a group of summer interns.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma
• Experience working with young people aged 15-20 years.

It is advantageous if you have:

• A begun or completed further education in pedagogy/social sciences or education that the employer deems equivalent
• Experience in independently leading youth groups.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the role of mentor, you see working with young people as your future career and understand that each individual needs to be met at their level. You are responsible, have a good ability to collaborate, lead groups, and have the ability to organize and coordinate activities.

About the Workplace

The Secondary and Adult Education Administration is one of three school administrations in Malmö. We are responsible for the development and implementation of secondary school and adult education. Today, we have about 1800 employees and are present throughout Malmö. We work to ensure that young people and adults achieve their educational goals and become active in our society. We exist to create the best possible conditions for the residents of Malmö to grow through lifelong learning.

The operations of Malmö City are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Job Information

Employment type: Summer job
Scope: Full-time
Start date: 2026-06-08

Other

According to the Education Act, a criminal record extract is required before employment in secondary school and adapted secondary school. You can order the extract via the Police's website at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

Please note that we in Malmö City have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer fulfilling the needs of Malmö residents.