TRAINEE for the Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources

The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.

 

We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Master’s Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. Learn more about the master’s programme on the website via the link.

 

About the position

 

Your main tasks as a trainee are to support student communications and activities. You will play an important role in organising group-building activities for the first students of the new and multidisciplinary master’s programme at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. In addition, you will provide support for the programme’s student marketing and communications efforts.

 

Your responsibilities include, for example, managing social media content and communication channels, as well as planning website news content related to student stories and courses. We appreciate your interest in supporting international students as they settle into their studies and your willingness to assist with student guidance. It is an advantage if you understand the challenges and opportunities that new students face when starting their studies at the university.

 

The person we are looking for

 

We expect you to have strong organisational skills for event planning and excellent communication and content creation skills in English. We also value proactive attitude, team spirit, and good problem-solving skills.

 

Why work for us

 

We will offer you a unique opportunity to contribute to the student experience during the launch of a new international master’s programme. This role allows you to enhance your expertise in organising activities and providing guidance to students as well as learn how a top university attracts students through content marketing. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student journey while gaining valuable professional experience.

 

The duration of the traineeship is from 10 August to 10 December 2026 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee.

 

How to apply  

 

The application period is from 8 April to 29 April 2026. You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. Read more on the programme and its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeship programme: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/trainee-programme-international-masters-students

 

Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. Please note that each trainee position has a separate Apply link. You will be asked to register into the recruitment system before you can apply for the position. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered.

 

if you need assistance with the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi (please indicate for which position you have applied in the email subject line).

 

Further information about the position can be obtained from:

Riikka Kokko, riikka.kokko@helsinki.fi, +358 503 446 530

Ville Luoma, ville.luoma@helsinki.fi, +358 504 773 164

 

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