Apply for project coordinator for Fastlaskianen 2027

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) is looking for a project coordinator to organise the event Fastlaskiainen in Åbo. Fastlaskiainen is a traditional student event held annually on Shrove Tuesday on Vårdberget in Åbo in the form of a sledding competition between various student associations.

To organise the event in the best possible way, ÅAS will hire a coordinator responsible for the arrangements. The coordinator will work with ÅAS’ Board for 2027, particularly with the Board Member responsible for student culture and ÅAS’ staff member working with student culture. The project coordinator will receive a remuneration of 500 euros.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks

• Coordinating and organising the entire event
• Program planning
• Managing registrations (for associations)
• Planning communication and marketing
• Applying for permits, recruiting supervisors (security, first aid)
• Booking spaces, procuring sound systems
• Arranging cleaning after the event
• Eventdeveloping and final reporting
• Other tasks as agreed

The position requires initiative, teamwork skills, organizational skills, and stress tolerance. You should proactively contact ÅAS’ Board and staff if you need assistance with your tasks. Previous experience in event planning and knowledge in Swedish, Finnish and English are considered advantages. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact service expert Nora Möller at kansli@studentkaren.fi or by phone on 050 3626 275.

Freely formulated applications should be submitted by email no later than 18 November 2026 at 11.59 p.m. to kansli@studentkaren.fi.
The selection will be made by ÅAS’ Board shortly thereafter, and the work will begin immediately once the coordinator has been elected.