Project coordinator for Fastlaskianen 2025

Åbo Akademi Student Union is looking for a project coordinator to organize 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 organize the event in the best possible way, a coordinator responsible for the arrangements is hired. The coordinator works closely with the ÅAS Board for 2025, especially with the board member responsible for student culture. The project coordinator receives a project fee of 500 euros, and the ÅAS Secretary General acts as the coordinator’s supervisor. 

The tasks include: 

• Coordinating and organizing the entire event 
• Program planning 
• Handling registrations (for associations) 
• Planning communication and marketing 
• Applying for permits, recruiting supervisors 
• Booking spaces, procuring sound systems 
• Arranging cleaning 
• Event development 
• Final reporting 
• Other tasks as agreed 

The role requires initiative, teamwork skills, organizational ability, and stress tolerance. You should proactively contact the board and the office if you need assistance with your tasks. Previous experience in organizing events and knowledge of Finnish and English are considered advantages. Please note that knowledge of Swedish is a requirement for the assignment. If you have questions about the tasks, contact Member of the Board Emilia Melén via evenemang-abo@studentkaren.fi. 

Freely formulated applications should be submitted via email by 11 November, 2024, at 11.59 p.m. to evenemang-abo@studentkaren.fi. The decision will be made by the ÅAS board at their meeting following 11 November, 2024, and the work will begin immediately after the coordinator has been elected.