About this role
We are now seeking you who want to make a difference together with us! Växjö Municipality is Kronoberg's largest employer, working every day, year-round, for our residents, businesses, and visitors. Together, we create a sustainable tomorrow and an attractive municipality to live, work, and thrive in – today and in the future. This means working where we challenge ourselves to think innovatively, learn, and develop together. Do you want to be part of something bigger where you can truly make a difference? Welcome to Växjö Municipality!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Secretariat is part of the municipal office and is responsible for case and meeting administration for the Municipal Executive Board and several other decision-making bodies. We also provide advice, support, and administrative assistance to elected officials, managers, and case officers. The Secretariat drives development issues within our area of responsibility and supports the rest of the municipal group in matters related to case and committee administration.
During elections to the Riksdag, Municipal and Regional Councils, and the European Parliament, parts of the Secretariat staff form the Election Board's election office and are responsible for election implementation.
In 2026, the municipal office will have a significant focus on implementing elections for the Riksdag, Municipal Council, and Regional Council. The municipal office will be responsible for arranging polling stations, recruiting and training poll workers, acquiring materials, and conducting vote reception.
Therefore, the Secretariat needs to be reinforced from mid-January through October.
As a Secretary, you will work in the election office with various tasks related to the election. These include planning, decision-making documentation, recruitment, accessibility assessment of polling locations, purchasing, packing election materials, handling voter inquiries, supporting poll workers, logistics, payroll documentation, and post-election analyses. During the election period from the start of early voting in mid-August to mid-September, the work will be particularly intensive and may include some evening and weekend work.
As a Secretary, you will also play an important role in the municipality's case process as a secretary for one of the various decision-making bodies managed by the municipal office.
Together with your colleagues, you will be responsible for the case and decision-making process in the decision-making body. Your role will involve coordinating case preparation for meetings and planning, conducting, and recording meeting minutes.
The position also includes administrative tasks related to record-keeping and archiving, as well as providing some support to case officers, managers, and elected officials.
The work as a Secretary offers independent tasks while requiring good collaboration skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking candidates with a degree in social sciences, specializing in political science and public administration, or another suitable academic education.
The work is highly varied and involves contact with politicians, public officials, and the general public, which requires excellent interpersonal skills, collaboration abilities, flexibility, and organizational skills.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The job involves some physical tasks such as packing, moving, and transporting election materials.
A Class B driver's license is required.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities.
We apply rolling selection. We warmly welcome your application!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Växjö Municipality offers an attractive workplace free from discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all.
As a permanent employee, you will typically be war-assigned in our organization.
Applications should only be submitted through the Public Jobs recruitment tool (www.offentligajobb.se).
To staffing and recruitment companies or sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional advertisements.