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About the Agency

Forum for Living History is a government agency under the Ministry of Culture. Our mission is to promote democracy, human rights, and the equal value of all people. Through knowledge of history, we aim to contribute to reflection and learning about how the past and present are connected. Our starting point is the lessons learned from the Holocaust, crimes against humanity committed by communist regimes, as well as other crimes against humanity in history.

Our work focuses on knowledge, education, and culture. We produce exhibitions, further training courses, reports, school materials, and host seminars and discussions. Our activities take place throughout Sweden, both digitally and in person, often in collaboration with local, national, and international partners.

We have approximately 50 employees, and our office and public spaces are located in Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm. We offer interesting work in a workplace characterized by great commitment and both broad and deep knowledge of our fields. We offer wellness benefits and wellness hours, and if the work permits, there is also the possibility to work remotely for part of the time.

About the Position

In our mission to promote democracy and human rights using lessons from history, communication is a core part of our operations. We are now looking for a communicator with broad knowledge and experience within the agency's areas of activity, with a particular emphasis on knowledge regarding racism and work in digital channels.

The role involves strategic and operational work within social media and other editorial tasks. You will also work as the responsible communicator for government assignments and other projects, as well as handling other communication duties.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for you who are a confident communicator with many years of experience in communication work. You have good competence in editorial work such as social media and/or press, as well as experience as a responsible communicator in projects, government assignments, or similar roles. To succeed in this role, you are collaborative, driven, fearless, and receptive. You are accustomed to both long processes and tight deadlines and can easily navigate between them. You have a good sense for text, style, and different digital formats.

We are looking for you who meet the following criteria:

• An academic education in the field of communication or another area that the employer considers equivalent.
• Current experience from similar roles/services/tasks from a government agency.
• Extensive experience in strategic and operational work in social media.
• Experience in communication regarding issues concerning democracy and human rights.
• Current experience in communication regarding issues concerning knowledge of racism.
• Generalist competence in the field of communication, such as communication planning, web publishing, and the interplay between text, image, and form.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English.

The position is fixed-term for 12 months, starting November 1, 2026, or as agreed. The position is located within the Communications Department.

Application

Apply with your CV and cover letter directly via the link on Forum for Living History's website: www.levandehistoria.se (https://www.levandehistoria.se)

The application must be received by July 9, 2026.

Questions About the Position

For questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Department Head Anna Wåglund at 08-410 68 725.

Union representatives are Magdalena Smidova, Chair of Saco-S, 08-723 87 65, and Eva Azcarate, Chair of ST, 08-410 68 711.

We value a recruitment process free from discrimination that provides equal rights and opportunities for everyone. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability, especially regarding your ability to collaborate. We assume that you share our values regarding democracy, human rights, and the equal value of all people.