Apply for project coordinator for Fastlaskianen 2026

The Student Union of ÅAU (ÅAS) is looking for a project coordinator to organise the Fastlaskiainen event 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 works closely with the ÅAS’ Board, especially with the Board Member responsible for student culture. The project coordinator receives a remuneration of 500 euros, and ÅAS’ Secretary General acts as the coordinator’s supervisor.

The work as project coordinator comes with various tasks

• Coordinating and organizing the entire event
• Program planning and handling registrations
• Planning communication and marketing
• Applying for permits (land lease, notice of a public event to the police and security planning), recruiting supervisors (security, first aid)
• Booking spaces, procuring sound systems
• Arranging cleaning after the event
• Event development and final reporting
• Other tasks as agreed

The role requires initiative, teamwork skills, organszational ability, and stress tolerance. You should proactively contact ÅAS’ Board and staff if you need assistance with your tasks. Previous experience in organising events and knowledge of Finnish, Swedish and English are considered advantages. If you have questions about the tasks, contact Member of the Board Melina Lindholm via evenemang-abo@studentkaren.fi.

Freely formulated applications should be submitted via email by 10 November 2025, at 11.59 p.m. to evenemang-abo@studentkaren.fi. The decision will be made by the Student Union Board at their meeting following 10 November, and the work will begin immediately after the coordinator has been elected.