Project Leader with a passion for creating equal opportunities and driving change - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you passionate about working with young people and creating opportunities? Would you like to diversify the Swedish business sector and support broader higher education recruitment? If so, we have the job for you. 

We offer 

Join our vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), where you will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, industry pioneers, and thought leaders from around the globe. We are now seeking a dedicated Project and Event Coordinator to champion the cause of diversifying the Swedish business sector and higher education recruitment. Given the project's mission, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, providing unique perspectives essential to the role. 

A key aspect of this role involves leading a specific project focused on facilitating summer job opportunities for the F1RST community in collaboration with our corporate partners. This position also entails organizing events, creating community engagement among young talents from underrepresented backgrounds, and fostering partnerships that promote inclusion and equal opportunities. The ideal candidate is a proactive and passionate advocate for diversity, with strong organizational skills, prior experience in youth work, and the ability to seamlessly manage multiple projects.

About F1RST 

F1RST is a new initiative by the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and the Daniel Sachs Foundation (DSF) that aims to tear down barriers to educational opportunity and develop scalable solutions that will empower underrepresented talents to achieve better life outcomes. ​​​​This vision is brought to life in collaboration with schools and with corporate partners in the financial sector and beyond. The pilot phase of the project is now coming to an end, and we are gearing up to scale F1RST in the coming years by developing our offerings. This role will require occasional evening commitments to accommodate events and community activities. 

F1RST Leap

F1RST Leap is a new project within F1RST that seeks to provide our growing community with job opportunities, offering summer jobs, study, and career guidance, and workshops that will unleash the ambition of young talents to reach higher in their career journeys. The lack of networks and limited opportunities for individual growth and work-life experiences all too often leads to a diminished sense of hope for the future, which we aim to counteract through a new corporate partnership.  

Work responsibilities 

Your responsibilities encompass two main areas: 1) leading the F1RST Leap project and 2) actively participating in the execution of F1RST community activities and in the development of partnerships with schools. 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Facilitate summer job opportunities for individuals aged 16 and above with a special emphasis on the Järva area, while remaining open to broader participation.
• Coordinate company visits in collaboration with corporate partners, featuring motivational talks from our network of industry ambassadors.
• Plan, coordinate and execute workshops and educational sessions covering topics such as education and career pathways, CV creation and job searching.
• Develop impact metrics to assess the project’s effectiveness and outcomes.

Your profile 

We believe you are a fast learner with a confident and service-minded approach. You are a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. You are humble and structured, have high energy, a can-do attitude, and the ability to handle multiple projects under pressure. Working independently, having effective communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle challenges and feedback with professionalism are also essential.

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated prior experience in similar tasks.
• Proven track record in planning and executing workshops and events. 
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Swedish 
• Previous involvement in youth work, with a preference for experience working with diverse groups. 
• Previous involvement in working with recruitment processes  
• Previous involvement in running events and managing relationships with companies and other stakeholders. 

Meritorious  

• Proficiency in working with event management systems. 
• Familiarity with the university/higher education sector.
• Possess additional cultural competencies and ability to communicate in multiple foreign languages. 

Other 

This is a full-time, time-limited position for approximately 9 months. There may be a possibility to extend the contract. We apply an ongoing selection, so don't wait to submit your application.    

About the Daniel Sachs Foundation 

The Daniel Sachs Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2010 with the founding mission to contribute to an open, creative, and vitally democratic society with a deep respect for diversity and individual freedom. DSF is committed to empowering ideas and individuals in the space between public institutions, civil society, and the business sector. The foundation accelerates change through funded activism, whereby projects are developed and seed-funded to enable rapid action, and scaled in collaboration with partners after evaluation and iteration

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