Join Oulu August Festivals' team this summer

Apply for a summer job with us to help create the most ambitious Oulu August Festivals ever. Oulu August Festivals culminate this year in a multidisciplinary, free-admission outdoor event, Delta Life Show, at the birthplace of the city. The Delta Life project reaches its peak in one of the flagship events of Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year.

We are looking for hardworking and proactive summer employees from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn and gain new skills.

The application period ends on 27 February 2026.

Finnish language is not necessarily needed for all marketing assistants and photographers.

Production Assistants

We are looking for several production assistants to work on the productions of Oulu August Festivals and the Air Guitar World Championships. The tasks vary by period and may include distributing marketing materials (posters and flyers) in pairs around the city by bicycle and occasionally by car; conducting and updating visitor surveys at events; ticket sales; catering assistance; scheduling; transportation; guiding and ushering; customer service; merchandise sales; venue decoration, and other production-related duties.

One-month work periods begin on 7 July, 27 July, or 5 August.

The role requires, among other things:

• initiative, willingness to learn, flexibility, and a sense of responsibility
• confidence to take charge in different situations
• a customer-service mindset
• enthusiasm for cycling and walking
• ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• confidence in approaching people (e.g. when distributing marketing materials)
• Finnish language not needed for all trainees

Photography Trainees

We are looking for 4–7 individuals for versatile event photography during the periods 27 July–26 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

Can I apply?

These are one-month positions intended for students over the age of 18, offered through the City of Oulu's summer internship program. Working hours are 30 hours per week, and the salary is €1.100.

You can apply for a City of Oulu summer trainee position if:

• you are a student and will not graduate into a profession during the spring
  (students graduating from upper secondary school in spring 2026 are eligible to apply)
• your municipality of residence is Oulu
• you are at least 18 years old by 30 April 2026
• you have not previously held a summer trainee position with the City of Oulu in 2024 or 2025

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 27 February 2026, to pia@oulunjuhlaviikot.fi.

AND register as a summer job applicant through the City of Oulu’s Kuntarekry system by 27 February 2026 (info on the page only in Finnish).

The application can be in free form, but answering the questions below will help us make our selections and get a better overall picture. Not every task requires all the skills or qualities listed, so please openly share your own experience, interests, and abilities.

1. Which position are you primarily applying for, and are you interested in other positions as well?
2. What time period can you work? Please indicate your earliest possible start date and latest end date.
3. Do you have a driver’s license and access to a car (if needed)?
4. Can you use your own computer and phone for work?
5. Are you eligible for a City of Oulu summer trainee position?
6. Describe your language skills
7. Experience in event production: If you have worked or volunteered at any events, describe the event, your role, any responsibilities you had, and what kind of team you worked with.
8. Familiarity with Oulu August Festivals: Do you know about its programs, for example through hobbies or previous experience?
9. Office and IT skills:
   • Which office tools have you used and in what context? (e.g., Word, Excel, updating WordPress websites, Google tools such as Forms)
   • Other IT skills
10. Communication and social media:
    • Which social media channels do you follow personally?
    • Which channels do you actively use (posting, updates)?
    • Which social media channels have you used for something other than personal accounts? (e.g., hobbies, school, or work-related)
    • Describe other communication skills and experiences.
11. Other relevant experience: Describe other work, hobbies, or school activities where you gained experience or performed tasks that are relevant to this role.

More information

You can find 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.