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The recruitment for the summer 2025 events team of Oulu August Festivals is starting! We are looking for a versatile group of people to help organise and communicate about Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival, the Air Guitar World Championships and other Oulu August Festivals events. We are hiring communications assistants, production assistants, photographers, audience surveyors, social media reporters, and marketing assistants. Finnish language is not necessarily needed for all marketing assistants and photographers.

These are one-month positions intended for students over the age of 18, offered through the City of Oulu's summer internship program. More information about internships is on the City of Oulu's webpage (unfortunately only in Finnish).

Our office is located in Oulu city center at the Valve Cultural Centre. Due to the short and intense nature of the season, we prioritize on-site work to ensure efficient onboarding and smooth communication. Occasional remote work can be arranged if necessary. Evening and weekend shifts are part of the job, especially in August.

We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. All positions require teamwork as well as a flexible and eager-to-learn attitude. Application instructions can be found at the end of the page.

We work as a team, meaning a variety of tasks may arise during the summer, and everyone is expected to assist beyond their primary responsibilities. The work is guided and supported by Oulu August Festivals’ skilled and versatile producers.

We are a discrimination-free organization and follow the principles of safer spaces in all our events.


Marketing Assistants

We are looking for two marketing assistants. The tasks include distributing marketing materials (posters and brochures) around the city by bicycle and possibly by car, working in pairs, as well as assisting with other festival marketing duties. Finnish language skills are not required. The work period is approximately from 14 July to 13 August.

Requirements for the position:

  • Enthusiasm for cycling and walking
  • Resilience to weather conditions
  • Confidence in approaching people (e.g., when distributing marketing materials)
  • Ability to work independently as part of a pair

Photography Trainees

We are looking for 2–4 individuals for versatile event photography during the periods 29 July–28 August and 5 August–4 September.

Requirements for the position:

  • Interest or experience in photography or videography
  • A good eye for visuals
  • Confidence and adaptability to handle various photography situations
  • Some ability to produce photo captions
  • Finnish language skills are not required for all trainees

How to apply?

SEND your application, and optionally your CV and/or portfolio, by email as a single PDF attachment if possible, no later than 10 March 2025, to pia@oulunjuhlaviikot.fi.

AND register as a summer job applicant through the City of Oulu’s Kuntarekry system by 10 March 2025 at 3:00 PM.

More information

You can find comprehensive news and photo materials from previous years’ events on our website and social media channels.

For questions regarding the job positions, please contact Pia Alatorvinen at +358 44 7232 676 or pia@oulunjuhlaviikot.fi.


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