Vacant job

Stockholm – our capital city filled with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone who lives here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and different with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Culture is an important part of Stockholm's nervous system and touches millions of people every year. At the Department of Culture, we work together to strengthen cultural life in Stockholm.

We have an open working climate where employees are highly involved in the development. Join us and contribute to a Stockholm that grows with culture!

Welcome to us

Help make the libraries in Enskede, Årsta, Vantör, and Älvsjö more relevant than ever!

You are part of the Högdalen work team of twelve people, but also part of the entire unit and the Stockholm City Library. You are creative, curious, and enjoy collaborating while taking initiative and working independently. You enjoy learning new things and are happy to jump in with tasks as they arise.

Our unit consists of seven libraries: Enskede, Hagsätra, Högdalen, Årsta, Älvsjö, Örby, and Östberga. The library staff member we are now looking for will have their main placement at Högdalen Library, but staffing and operations at other libraries in the unit may occur.

We offer

The libraries should promote the development of a democratic society by contributing to knowledge dissemination and free opinion formation. Stockholm City Library plays a central role by offering all Stockholmers free access to culture, education, information, and public services. Those of us working in Stockholm City contribute to shaping a sustainable Stockholm where everyone can grow. Together we create a climate-smart city characterized by social, economic, and democratic sustainability.

Stockholm City Library is introducing a new library and logistics system this year. All staff will receive training in the new system. There are opportunities for further education, and as an employee, you have access to a learning portal with lectures and courses in various subjects. We offer wellness allowances with discounts at various fitness facilities and free entry to the Department of Culture's own cultural institutions.

Your role

We are looking for you who want to work as a substitute at Högdalen Library. You stay particularly up to date with literature and media for children and young people and have knowledge about the living conditions of children and youth. You have an inclusive attitude and find it easy to meet people in different situations. You enjoy collaborating while taking initiative and working independently. You enjoy learning new things and are happy to jump in with tasks as they arise.

Your task is to participate in the development of the library's and unit's children and youth activities, with a special focus on and dialogue with children and young people aged 10 and up. You work outwardly and proactively towards children and young people inside and outside the library, with fun and reading-stimulating activities such as next year's edition of "Läsa äger" (Reading Owns). You have contact with schools, youth clubs, youth centers, and other partners both internally and externally.

Your duties include staffing, working with the library's media, and creating and implementing reading-promoting programs and activities.

The duties also include performing administrative tasks related to the library's operations and providing support and assistance to library users for services and technology available through the library.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for you who have:

• Education in library and information science or other education that the employer deems equivalent
• Knowledge of methods in reading promotion, information, and literature mediation
• Knowledge of and ability to mediate and promote media and information literacy in a pedagogical way
• Experience using digital tools in the workplace, such as library systems or digital catalogs
• Basic IT competence, for example in the Office package and other relevant software

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working in a library
• Experience working outwardly and proactively with children and young people

To succeed in the role, it is crucial that you have the following qualities and skills:

• A strong service perspective – you always ensure our visitors get the best possible experience
• Initiative and collaboration skills – you take initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals
• A communicative and pedagogical approach – you have the ability to explain and convey information in a simple and clear way
• Ability to handle stressful situations – you keep your cool and work efficiently, even under pressure
• Responsibility and drive – you take responsibility for planning and implementing activities within the library's operations
• Creativity and development focus – you contribute new ideas and are engaged in developing the library's services and offerings

Other

Evening and weekend shifts are included in the position. Parts of the working time are scheduled. The work can be physically demanding at times when lifting and moving media.

The position is a fixed-term contract (substitute) during the period 2026-08-15 to 2027-07-11.

Stockholm City works with competency-based recruitment aimed at considering each person's competence and thereby combating discrimination.

We recruit without a cover letter to strengthen the focus on competence and experience for this role. When you submit your application, you will answer a number of questions. We request that you answer the questions concretely and concisely and that there is a clear link between your answers and your CV. When assessing your application, we base our evaluation on your CV and the questions you have answered. After the last application date, we review all applications.

Here you can read more about the Department of Culture. The Department of Culture invests in and prioritizes digital competence and offers competence development for all employees.

Read more about our benefits here, and read more about what it is like to work in Stockholm City.