Coordinator for Äskhult Village

Do you want to help bring history to life in one of Halland's most unique cultural environments? Do you have a background in culture, history, or tourism and enjoy creating experiences for people of all ages? Are you also creative, proactive, and comfortable working both practically and in a planned manner? If so, you might be the person we are looking for to fill the role of coordinator at Äskhults by! The Role of Coordinator with Us As a coordinator at Äskhults by, you play a vital role in conveying and preserving the village's cultural heritage. Together with the site's business developer, you will plan, coordinate, and implement activities and events that make the village vibrant and accessible to visitors throughout the year. You will also work closely with other competencies associated with the site to create a comprehensive experience that reflects the unique character of Äskhults by. During the peak season, you will primarily work with welcoming visitors and tourists, guiding them, and creating a warm and memorable experience that conveys the feeling of life in 19th-century Äskhult. In the off-season, you will focus on receiving booked groups—from school classes to senior associations and other interested parties—as well as planning upcoming activities and developing the operations. You will have a central role in managing the group booking process and will be involved in creating and organizing both larger events and smaller program items, such as holiday activities. Part of the assignment also involves contributing to maintaining the village in good condition and ensuring that the visitor experience is always of high quality. This includes presenting and bringing the village's environments to life, as well as performing basic care and supervision of the museum's objects, props, and costumes. The position entails periods of high tempo, especially during the summer when Äskults by is in its peak season. Weekend work occurs regularly. The employment is part-time (50%) and follows the seasonal variations of the operations. Your Profile We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in cultural history, storytelling, and meeting people. You are responsible, structured, and able to plan and organize your work efficiently. At the same time, you are flexible and solution-oriented, seeing opportunities when circumstances change. You are self-driven but also enjoy collaborating and contributing to a positive work environment. You easily establish contact, greet people with warmth and professionalism, and enjoy sharing your knowledge in an accessible and engaging manner. Creativity and inventiveness are natural parts of your working style—you like to think outside the box and find ideas that spark interest in Äskhults by and its history. Personal suitability will be given great importance. We are looking for someone who has: - Relevant education in culture, history, cultural heritage, tourism, or a similar field—or experience deemed equivalent by the employer - Experience working in cultural activities, museums, tourist destinations, or other service professions considered relevant - The ability to plan, organize, and execute activities, tours, and events - Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written - A valid driver's license (B) Read more about us Äskhults by is a cultural reserve and one of Kungsbacka municipality's most appreciated tourist destinations. Here, visitors can experience rural life as it might have been in the 19th century—through farm environments, stories, activities, and living environments. As a coordinator, you will be part of the Culture & Leisure administration within Kungsbacka municipality. We create opportunities for people to meet, develop, and experience culture and leisure in all forms. We are responsible for everything from libraries and cultural schools to sports facilities and cultural historical environments—and we work to ensure that Kungsbacka is a place where creativity, community, and joy of life can thrive. With us, you will have a varied job in a historical environment where your commitment, creativity, and approach make a difference—every day. https://visitkungsbacka.se/askhults-by Our Offer and Additional Information We offer a permanent part-time position (50%) with placement according to agreement. If you would like to know more about what it is like to work with us, feel free to contact us or read more on our website here: https://kungsbacka.se/foretagande-och-jobb/jobb/att-jobba-hos-oss Background checks may be conducted prior to employment. Interested? Great! We warmly welcome your application by November 30. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. In your application, please only attach your CV, and along with it, you will answer a number of questions that will be part of our selection assessment. In preparation for the recruitment process, Kungsbacka municipality has carefully considered recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly request no contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.