Vacant job

Location: Överkalix

Duration: Project employment until September 30, 2027

Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled earlier if we find the right candidate.

About ABF Norr

ABF Norr is the largest study association in Norrbotten. Through civic education, culture, and association development, we create meeting places where people can grow, organize themselves, and contribute to societal development.

At Folkverkstan i Norr (The People's Workshop in the North), you will have the opportunity to help build a business that combines sustainable transition, practical learning, and local development – together with the people who live and work in the area.

About the Project

Do you want to help build the future meeting place for sustainable transition?

Folkverkstan i Norr is a development project driven by ABF Norr with support from the EU and Leader Polaris. Through reuse, craftsmanship, and civic education, we aim to create meeting places where people can learn new things, share knowledge, and inspire each other to live more sustainably.

During the project, we will establish Folk Workshops in Jokkmokk, Överkalix, and Gällivare. These locations will feature open workshops, courses, themed days, and other activities focused on reuse, creativity, and sustainable development. We will also work with a mobile workshop to reach people outside the central towns.

The project is driven by a team consisting of a program administrator and two business developers. The program administrator is responsible for the overall coordination of the project and the development of activities in Gällivare. As a business developer, you will be responsible for building and developing activities in either Jokkmokk or Överkalix.

This is a project where we build together. You will have great opportunities to influence the content, test new ideas, and develop activities based on local needs, while having colleagues to collaborate with and learn from.

Your Role

As a business developer, you will play a key role in establishing Folkverkstan in your locality.

You will work on creating activities, building collaborations, and developing the business together with residents, associations, businesses, and public actors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and coordinating the local Folkverkstan
• Planning and conducting open workshops, courses, and events
• Creating collaborations with the association sector, business community, and public sector
• Holding dialogue meetings to identify local needs and ideas
• Recruiting participants, mentors, and partners
• Communicating about the activities and creating engagement around the project
• Contributing to documentation, follow-up, and method development
• Participating in the work with the mobile workshop

This position is suitable for you if you enjoy working independently, building new contacts, and turning ideas into concrete activities.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience coordinating, developing, or leading businesses, projects, or activities
• Has good ability to plan, organize, and carry out work in a structured manner
• Is confident in meeting groups and speaking in front of people
• Has good collaboration skills
• Has a valid B-class driver's license

Merits

It is an advantage if you:

• Have experience in project management or development work
• Have experience in civic education, associations, or non-profit work
• Have knowledge of or interest in craftsmanship, reuse, and sustainability issues
• Have experience planning and conducting courses, workshops, or events
• Have a local network within the association sector, business community, or public sector

Personal Attributes

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who is used to making things happen.

You work in a structured manner, take responsibility for your tasks, and enjoy collaborating with people from different backgrounds. You are not afraid to take initiative and have the ability to drive ideas from planning to implementation.

We look forward to receiving your application!