Coordinator for Finnish Administrative Area/Administrator

Fagersta is located in northern Västmanland. The municipality has extensive collaboration with neighboring municipalities. The geographical location is very good, with proximity to a large population area. Currently, the municipality has approximately 13,100 residents. Welcome to a meaningful job and a workplace where we collaborate for those we serve, based on the municipality's shared values: cooperation, security, responsibility, and respect - STAR. With us, you have access to benefits such as wellness grants and free passes to swimming pools, gyms, and outdoor swimming areas. About the workplace – this is us! The coordinator/administrator is part of the Support and Governance department. The department includes administration, communication, HR, security, digitalization, public health, preparedness, civil defense, and public health. Our workplace is characterized by openness and a very good collaborative climate. For us, sustainable working life is a focus, and we offer flexible working hours, opportunities for remote work, and professional development. As colleagues, we support each other by leveraging each other's differences and strengths. Your mission As the coordinator for the Finnish administrative area, you have overall responsibility for developing, coordinating, driving, and following up on the municipality's work within this area. If necessary, you will also work with other national minorities. The role is both strategic and operational and involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with associations being a central part. You will hold consultations with the Sweden-Finnish minority and be responsible for the management and reporting of the state grant. Your assignment includes developing an action plan for the municipality's work with the Finnish administrative area, where key components include elderly care, preschool, and cultural activities. You will also be responsible for the municipality's communication within this area. As an administrator, you will handle common tasks within the administrative office and support the rest of the office as needed. This includes managing fee reporting, invoice handling, maintaining a list of governing documents, basic system administration, registration as needed, and participating in municipal council meetings as support for the secretary. Other administrative tasks within the department may also arise. You will be scheduled for daytime work with some evening duties as required by the operations. Your qualifications and merits - We are looking for someone with at least a high school education focused on social studies, economics, or other equivalent qualifications. - You have several years of relevant work experience that includes service-oriented tasks. - You are proficient with computers. - You have a good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish, as well as good oral skills in Finnish. - You have a B driver's license. You are a responsible person with a holistic perspective and a strong sense of service. You enjoy supporting others and have a positive attitude. You are structured and self-driven, like to take initiative, and find solutions. You easily collaborate with colleagues and external contacts and are flexible in your working style. Since the role involves many contacts, it is important that you have good communication skills both verbally and in writing. We place great emphasis on personal qualities when selecting employees. Meritorious - Knowledge of national minorities and minority legislation, as well as experience working with minority rights in public administration. - Experience in collaboration with the association sector and public administration. - Experience with administrative tasks. - Local knowledge. Other We will review applications on an ongoing basis and contact candidates who are relevant to move forward with. In the application process, we ask you to attach your updated CV and answer a few questions that will be posed. We look forward to your application! We strive for a good age distribution and welcome applicants of all ages. We also aim to be a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Fagersta Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants with proficiency in Finnish, both spoken and written. We have made our choices of advertising channels and kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.