About this role
Ystad is the small city with great opportunities. Here you'll find unique natural experiences, a living history, a dynamic cultural life, and a diversity of leisure activities. We also have a thriving business community that operates both locally and globally.
In the Ystad municipality, we are approximately 2,900 committed employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.
Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly developing.
We stand firmly on our core value of "Better Together," which is characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.
The Municipal Executive Administration is the administration of the municipal board. Approximately 100 employees work here in areas such as finance and procurement, communication, IT, administrative services, business development, tourism, HR and payroll, switchboard, security, and legal affairs.
Do you have an interest in social issues and democratic processes? We are now seeking a driven and structured election coordinator who wants to play a key role in implementing the general election of 2026! Do you want to help create the conditions for a safe and well-functioning election? Then we look forward to your application.
The position of election coordinator is a project employment that extends until September 30. The election coordinator will work in the Municipal Executive Administration's administrative unit under the Management and Support division and be part of the team that will work on the 2026 election.
WORK TASKS
As an election coordinator, you have an important job in creating the conditions for voters to exercise their democratic right to vote in free and secret elections.
You will work on planning, coordination, implementation, and follow-up of the entire election process, from early voting and location planning to recruitment and training of approximately 220 polling station workers. You will have a coordinating role and be involved in all parts of the election and its administration.
You will coordinate internal efforts and external contacts such as the Election Authority, County Administrative Board, and other municipalities.
The tasks involve planning early voting, logistics, locations, materials, and staffing. You will prepare matters for the election board and be responsible for information efforts. You will work with digital systems used in connection with the election.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who is structured, collaborative, and solution-oriented. You thrive in coordinating roles that involve both the big picture and details, and have a service-oriented approach. You are self-driven with an ability to keep all parts of election work together, big and small. You see opportunities and are flexible.
You have documented experience in project management and an academic degree in social sciences, political science, or other education relevant to the assignment. You have excellent Swedish language skills and express yourself well verbally and in writing. Good IT skills/computer proficiency are a prerequisite, and you have a B driver's license. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.
Experience in election administration or committee work is meritorious.
OTHER INFORMATION
Employees are sought under the condition that the position may not need to be filled by current personnel or individuals with priority rights.
Before a potential employment, we will verify citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit.
All employees should be offered conditions for good health, so we actively work on our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free workplace.
In connection with this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications through Visma Recruit and not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.