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Operations Developer for Uppsala 4H

Do you want to help shape the future of children and young people while working closely with animals? We are now looking for one or more Operations Developers for Uppsala 4H, based at one of our 4H farms. You will be responsible for planning and implementing activities for children and youth!

Here, you will work on a meaningful mission in close collaboration with staff and members of Uppsala 4H.

Our Operations

4H is an organization run by young people for young people, with the vision that all children and young people should develop into engaged, well-being, and responsible individuals who respect the world around them. We are a non-partisan and non-religious youth organization in constant change.

Uppsala County 4H currently consists of an office and three open visitor farms: Gränby, Sävja, and Årsta. Over the next few years, we will launch a fourth 4H farm in cooperation with the Municipality of Uppsala. We also have several 4H clubs in different locations in Uppsala County, run by children and young people with their own boards. 4H is an arena where young people can take their place in society; learn about association democracy, and directly influence their own leisure time.

Our target group is primarily children and young people aged 6–25, but everyone is welcome in 4H.

Job Description

As an Operations Developer with a focus on children and animals, you will have a broad mandate: to develop and create the conditions for our youth activities. It is a varied role where no two days are alike. You will greet visitors daily and serve as a good ambassador for 4H. To thrive with us, your work should be guided by 4H's vision and spirit.

Your duties include, for example:

• Working with the daily care of the farm and animals, which can be physically demanding.
• Planning, administering, and implementing activities.
• Working to develop and implement activities for children and young people in an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming manner.
• Creating conditions to develop club activities for children and young people on the farms.
• Collaborating with other employees within Uppsala 4H to carry out your tasks.

We are looking for you who want to create development for children and young people!

To fit this role, we see that you have the following qualifications:

• Upper secondary education in animal care, farm animals, or horses, or equivalent experience.
• Good experience with horses.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience from voluntary associations, either as an employee or volunteer.
• Good computer skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Language skills: fluent in Swedish/English, preferably other languages as well.
• Class B driver's license and access to a private car.

The following competencies are considered particularly important for this recruitment:

• Ability to work independently and take great personal responsibility.
• High social skills and good teamwork abilities.
• Reliable.
• Solution-oriented.
• Proactive.

Meritorious experience includes:

• Leading groups.
• Work in visitor services.
• Experience with different types of animals.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and encourage you to apply even if you are at the beginning of your career!

Other Information

• The position is a permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period, based at Årsta 4H farm.
• During the recruitment period, additional positions may become available based in Uppsala at one of our three 4H farms: Gränby, Sävja, or Årsta.
• Evening and weekend work occurs and is a prerequisite for carrying out the duties.
• Full-time corresponds to a 37.5-hour work week.
• 4H in Uppsala has a collective agreement.

Digital interviews are planned to take place during weeks 37–38.

Selection may take place on an ongoing basis, so please do not delay your application. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.

Start date: As soon as possible or according to agreement.

As 4H is a children's and youth organization, it is routine for all employees to provide a certificate of no criminal record from the police before employment can begin.

For questions about the position, please contact:

During the periods June 30 – July 17 and August 15 – August 31:

• Operations Manager Emelie Ahlberg
• 070-054 04 51
• [email protected]

During the period July 18 – August 14:

• Regional Consultant Ellen Johansson Wiss
• 073-038 83 03
• [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!