University Trainee (Programme Coordinator)

We are looking for an enthusiastic

Trainee (Programme Coordinator)

with excellent organisational and communication skills and an ability to work under pressure to join us in the International Affairs Team for the period of 1st June - 31st August 2025.

As part of the University of Oulu's internationalisation measures, we will be organising the Arctic Summer Programme, a two-week summer study programme for international students , between 4-15 August 2025. 

As a programme coordinator trainee, your duties include planning and practical implementation of the social programme and events that are part of the Arctic Summer Programme, generic logistical and organisational support and scheduling, support the recruitment and coordination of student volunteers, enquiry support and communication with participants and other stakeholders. During the programme, you will be the primary support person for participants.

What we expect from you:
* Skills to communicate clearly in pressured situations
* Excellent organisational and customer service skills
* Excellent English language skills 
* You must be a current enrolled student at the University of Oulu or the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk)
* The traineeship must form part of your studies. If you are selected for the position, you must confirm that you are able to include this traineeship in your studies

We also appreciate:
* Previous experience in successful event production, programme planning and customer interface
* Finnish language skills (not a requirement)
* Sufficient knowledge about the city of Oulu and the University of Oulu in order to introduce both to participants

How to apply?

Interested? Please submit your application by 15 February 2025 (23:59 Finnish local time). The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the position,                                                                              please contact Katja Nieminen, katja.nieminen@oulu.fi