The most important resources of Familia's operations are the well-being of its staff, maintaining and developing competence, the quality of management and supervisory work as also well-functioning organizational structures. In addition, operational objectives and resources must be in balance.
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Familia's staff consists of the managing director, financial secretary, two officers, volunteer coordinator, office secretary and two project workers.

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coordinator

Familia’s STEA funded bilingualism project aims to help the social wellbeing of bilingual pre-schoolers and their families by supporting the development of their multilingualism, multicultural identities and the parents’ educational work.

As a coordinator you get to develop and organize volunteer work, recruit, train, and support volunteer workers, contribute to our networking, organize language groups and participate in content creation. Our coordinator and project specialist will be working together as team on the project.

Requirements:

• Experience on volunteering work
• Suitable university degree
• Competency to work in Finnish and English both spoken and written form, other languages considered as an advantage. 
• Good networking, communications and performance skills
• You can work independently yet also effortlessly as part of a team
• You need to be motivated to contribute the whole duration of the project, you will see all its stages and take responsibility of the progress and completion of the project with its goals satisfied

We Appreciate:

• Encouraging and goal-oriented work ethic
• The ability to motivate and inspire people
• Sharing the same values as Familia and knowledge about multicultural families

We offer you meaningful work in an organization contributing to the wellbeing of multicultural families, an opportunity to have an influence on our activities and to create new ideas. Our work team and environment is relaxed and flexible and gives you a true opportunity to leave your own mark into the organization.
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The position is temporary starting in July-August of 2021 lasting three years which is the whole duration of the project. Weekly workhours are 37,5 h. We follow the collective agreement called sosiaalialan järjestöjen työehtosopimus. Coordinator’s salary is based on the difficulty class 5. 

Familia ry appreciates equality and diversity in the work community. We encourage people with different backgrounds to apply, emphasizing the diversity of gender, language, culture, and minority statuses. 
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More information about the positions gives executive director Elina Helmanen +358 50 433 5411.
Application deadline: 12.5.2021. Send your application and CV as one pdf-file to elina.helmanen@familiary.fi with title “Coordinator”.

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Specialist

Familia’s bilingualism project aims to help the social wellbeing of bilingual pre-schoolers and their families by supporting the development of their multicultural identities and the parents’ educational work.

As a specialist you get to plan pedagogic methods, organize training for professionals, and take part in material and content creation with your team. Project communications and networking duties are your responsibilities. Our coordinator and project specialist will be working together as a team on the project.

Requirements:

• Suitable university degree or relevant work history and experience
• Competency to work in Finnish and English both spoken and written form. Proficiency in other languages is considered as an advantage
• Good networking, communications and performance skills
• You can work independently yet also effortlessly as part of a team
• You need to be motivated to contribute the whole duration of the project, you will see all its stages and take responsibility of the progress and completion of the project with its goals satisfied

We Appreciate:

• Encouraging and goal-oriented work ethic
• Sharing the same values as Familia and knowledge about multicultural families

We offer you meaningful work in an organization contributing to the wellbeing of multicultural families, an opportunity to have an influence on our activities and to create new ideas. Our work team and environment is relaxed and flexible and gives you a true opportunity to leave your own mark into the organization.

The position is temporary starting in July-August of 2021 lasting three years which is the whole duration of the project. Weekly workhours are 37,5 h. We follow the collective agreement called sosiaalialan järjestöjen työehtosopimus (TES). Specialist’s salary is based on the difficulty class 6. 

Familia ry appreciates equality and diversity in the work community. We encourage people with different backgrounds to apply, emphasizing the diversity of gender, language, culture, and minority statuses. 

More information about the positions gives executive director Elina Helmanen +358 50 433 5411.
Application deadline: 12.5.2021. Send your application and CV as one pdf-file to elina.helmanen@familiary.fi with the title “Specialist”.
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Communications and organizational
secretary

We are looking for an office and communications secretary for a one-year position. The position is funded by STEA as a part of Paikka Auki-program. Paikka Auki is a program by the Ministry of social affairs and health, which grants funding for social organizations. The program’s aim is to offer as many people employment as possible, especially those struggling with the employment market.

Job description:

• Communications and public relations work (social media and website)
• Development of communications and marketing strategies
• Member services and their development
• Customer services

Some of the tasks can be customed based on your experience and interests. The position includes the opprtunity of apprenticeship.

Work:

• 37,5 hours per week, but the hours can be also negotiated as a part time contract
• Includes occasional evening and weekend participation
• Working languages are Finnish and English
• We follow the collective labor agreement of social sector organizations (TES)
• Secretary position is in the difficulty class four
• We wish the chosen applicant to start at latest in August

We don’t require fluency in Finnish. You can participate in Familia’s Finnish language course during your work hours. We will guide you with your tasks and you will have an instructor.

We appreciate:

• Experience of communications and marketing work
• Encouraging and goal-oriented work ethic
• Interest in social sector organizations
• Proficiency in other languages is considered as an advantage
• Good teamwork and interaction skills

Familia ry appreciates equality and diversity in the work community. We encourage people with different backgrounds to apply, emphasizing the diversity of gender, language, culture, and minority statuses. 

Applications:

More information: Executive director Elina Helmanen 050 433 5411.

Application deadline is on Wednesday 19.5.2021.

​Send your application letter and CV as one pdf-folder to elina.helmanen@familiary.fi titled “Communications and organisational secretary”.

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  Work Trial as a Youth Work Coordinator ​

We are looking for a youth work coordinator for a six-month work trial. The coordinator will be working with intercultural youth. Over the years we have arranged activities for the youth such as online groups, workshops, and discussion events. On top of that, young people have also created content for our website by sharing their stories and experiences.
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We hope you have experience in youth work or an interest in working with youngsters, especially with intercultural youth. Knowledge and skills to use social media fluently are an advantage in this job. Our working languages are Finnish and English, yet fluency is not a requirement.

During the work trial, you get to do plenty of design, development, communications tasks, and event organizing. You have an opportunity to influence our youth activities and make new ideas come to life. Our coordinator will get all guidance and support needed for their work and a chance to improve their skills. You get to see the diversity of organizational work, and who knows, maybe youth work is just the right career for you!

Familia ry appreciates equality and diversity in the work community. We encourage people with different backgrounds to apply, emphasizing the diversity of gender, language, culture, and minority statuses.

Please make sure you qualify to take part in a work trial funded by TE-services.

Send your application letter and CV to elina.helmanen@familiary.fi , titled “Youth Work Coordinator”.
More information about the positions gives executive director Elina Helmanen +358 50 433 5411.
​The deadline is 31.5 but be quick, we are checking all the applications as they come and the decision is made as soon as we find the right person!
​We will do a criminal records check of the chosen applicant.