Are you passionate about sustainability? Are you keen on creating content for a young and vibrant youth movement? Then, why don’t you apply for the position as Communications Manager? We are looking for a creative mind with good knowledge and previous experience in social media communication.
ReGeneration 2030 has recently been established as a foundation with the mission to mobilise youth for sustainability in the Nordic and Baltic Sea Regions. Our vision is to make sustainable consumption and production the new norm. We realise this through fostering leadership among youth, uniting actors, demanding change by initiating and having conversations with relevant power holders, building excitement and engagement around sustainable lifestyle and facilitating action.
Our main event is the annual Summit that takes place during the ReGeneration Week, on the Åland islands. The Summit provides a platform for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogues with senior change makers. We run projects such as leadership programmes, campaigns and events. We also support national mobilisation and aim to build a network of national representatives.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Communications Manager is responsible for administrating and updating social media accounts and the ReGeneration 2030 website as well as writing newsletters and press releases. Furthermore, the Communications manager will update the graphical profile and communication strategy of ReGeneration 2030.
The Communications Manager is part of the management team in charge of planning and executing the ReGeneration Week that takes place in August next year. In preparation for the ReGeneration Week 2021, the Communications Manager is expected to create content for the ReGeneration Week website as well as create posters, banners and other graphical content while working closely together with the other members of the management team.
Profile
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability and wants to shape a youth movement in the Nordic and Baltic Sea regions.
We put a large focus on motivation and passion in the recruitment process. Previous experience in working with youth participation and societal issues is seen as a benefit.
We are looking for a creative mind with good knowledge and previous experience in social media communication, who is able to work both independently and in a team. Moreover, we are looking for someone who is structured and able to work flexibly. Proficiency in English and Swedish, both in speech and writing is a must as well as previous experience in creating visual content. Also, a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or equivalent is appreciated.
What we offer
Apart from the fantastic chance to work with influential youth and organisations, we offer you a position where you can develop yourself as a change-maker. The work percentage of this position is around 30 % (~ 12 hours per week) but can be increased depending on pending financial applications. The contract will last to September 2021 with possibilities of extension. Much of the work will be done remotely but it is seen as a benefit if you live close to Stockholm, Uppsala, Turku, Helsinki or the Åland islands.
The contract will be based on Finnish legislation and is under the Åland collective agreement for civil servants. The probationary period is 3 months.
Application procedure
Please send a resume, relevant recommendations and a motivation letter in English to info[@]regeneration2030.org no later than the 10th of January. Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible and doing interviews continuously.
Not ready to apply, or have some questions first? Please contact our chairperson Bára Örk Melsted on baraork[@]gmail.com or telephone number +3546638318.