The City of Jyväskylä’s trainee program offers the opportunity to get involved in the city’s expert, development, and project roles. The program is designed to support your professional growth, provide practical experience, and help you build your own career path.

We are now looking for a 

Project Coordinator Trainee 

for a fixed-term position from 1.9.–30.11.2026. 

As a Project Coordinator Trainee, you will work in the City of Jyväskylä’s Corporate Administration, within the Strategy and Development department, and gain broad insight into development and project management tasks. 

The Development Support unit develops and maintains the city’s development models, tools, and processes. It supports project activities, digitalisation and internationalisation, explores funding opportunities and assists in applying for funding, and strengthens cooperation and project expertise. 

In addition, the unit develops and coordinates international networks and stakeholder collaboration, supports management during international high‑level visits, promotes European advocacy, assists in EU lobbying and project application practices, and identifies new opportunities to utilise EU funding channels. 

Trainee tasks 

As a trainee, you will work under the guidance of our team and take part in diverse tasks based on your skills and learning goals. Your tasks may include for example: 

• Supporting the team and departments in project preparation and identifying funding opportunities. 
• Working as a project manager partner in the PROTO process development project, including preparing and implementing pilot activities starting in the autumn. 
• Further developing and establishing development models and project management processes and tools as part of our development work. 
• Preparing internal Developer Network events and meetings as well as handling practical arrangements. 
• Assisting in other team tasks, such as international affairs. 

Tasks can be adjusted, limited, or emphasised based on the applicant’s competence and interests. 

Who is this position suitable for? 

The trainee programme is intended for: 

• Students in the final stages of their studies or recent graduates, for example in business, administrative sciences, communications, or business administration. 
• Some of the tasks can be performed in English. Applicants are expected to have a basic level of Finnish language skills.

What do we offer you? 

• a practical insight into the work of a large public organisation 
• meaningful and diverse tasks with the opportunity to grow as a professional 
• close guidance and support from our team 
• an inclusive and encouraging work community 

The terms of employment follow the general municipal collective agreement. The trainee salary is 2260€/month. 

It is possible to combine the trainee period with a university internship or work try‑out. 

Start date and application 

The trainee period begins on 1.9.2026 or as agreed. 

Apply by completing the application form attached to this recruitment notice. The application period ends on 30.4.2026 at 12:00. 

We value the diversity of our work community and strive for equality. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please indicate in your application if you are eligible for an internship subsidy from your educational institution. 

Inquiries: Head of Administration and Development Sari Ropponen between 13 April and 30 April 2026 by email at Sari.Ropponen@jyvaskyla.fi.

If you have questions about filling in the application form, please contact rekrytointi@jyvaskyla.fi