Summer jobs

Assistant rehabilitation counselor

Time:

June 2-29, 2025 (2 summer jobs)
June 9-July 6, 2025 (2 summer jobs)

The duties of an assistant integration counselor include supervising day and camp activities for immigrant children and young people, as well as other supporting activities that are part of the job of an integration counselor. The position requires English language skills and the courage to be present. Summer workers work in pairs, with Finnish and/or English as the working language.

Young people from Riihimäki who have not had a summer job in the city of Riihimäki before are given priority in the selection process.

The duration of the work is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is attending school/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that the vacation trip or other necessary expenses do not fall during summer working hours.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break). Working hours are between 8.00:14.30 and XNUMX:XNUMX.

The salary for four weeks is approx. 960 e. Those who have reached the age of 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025. You will be invited to the interview by phone or email.

The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the attached decision, which will list the names of the individuals selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not listed in the decision, they have not been selected for the position.

If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will be in contact with the persons selected as a replacement by phone/email.

Information will be communicated via email, so make sure that the email address you provide to kuntarekry.fi is spelled correctly and that you can be reached through it even in the summer.

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Assistant sports facility manager

June 2–29, 2025 (2 summer jobs)

June 30–July 27, 2025 (2 summer jobs)

As an assistant sports grounds caretaker, you will be able to cut grass using various methods and learn about other sports grounds caretaker duties. If you have a category T driving license, you can also drive ride-on mowers and possibly a tractor.

You must be 16 years of age or older when you start work. A T, A or B driving license is an advantage. M-cards – AM120 or AM121 are not useful for these tasks. The work is done outdoors regardless of the weather, so it is a good idea to wear weather-appropriate clothing.

The duration of the work is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is attending school/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that the vacation trip or other necessary expenses do not fall during summer working hours.

The working day lasts 6 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break). Working hours are 7.00:13.30 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

Selection is based on applications. No interviews.

The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the attached decision, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will contact the people selected for the replacements by phone/email.

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Assistant park worker

June 2-29, 2025 (15 employees)

July 7 – August 3, 2025 (15 employees)

An assistant park worker works in the maintenance and cleaning of parks and green areas. Duties include planting summer flowers, weeding, mowing grass and stringing. The tasks vary depending on the area and time of year. If you wish, you can influence what kind of work you get to try.

You must be at least 16 years old when you start work.

The work is physical outdoor work in all weather conditions, and is not suitable for those with dust or pollen allergies. The work is done in different parts of the city, so a bicycle may be necessary during the day when moving from one workplace to another. If you have a B driving license, you can try more independent work if you wish. Safety equipment is available at the workplace.

The duration of the work is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Check in advance that the necessary trip does not fall within the summer work period you are applying for.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes + lunch break (1 hour of personal time).

Working hours 7.00:14.30 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Four weeks' salary is approximately 960 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

No interviews. Selections are made based on applications. Priority is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in the city of Riihimäki.

Selection decisions will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the persons selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, he or she has not been selected for the position.

We are in contact with those selected as a substitute, if the person selected for the job does not accept the position.

We will inform you about matters by phone or email, so make sure that the phone number you provide on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that your email address can reach you even in the summer.

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The job is intended for those graduating in the spring of 2025 or young people who have already finished school (born in 2006-2007).

Assistant park worker (Duration of work approximately 3 months)

Time: May 5 - July 31, 2025 (3 summer jobs, only for those who have finished school)

An assistant park worker works in the maintenance and cleaning of parks and green areas. Duties include planting summer flowers, weeding, mowing grass and stringing. The tasks vary depending on the area and time of year. If you wish, you can influence what kind of work you get to try.

The work is physical outdoor work in all weathers, and it is not suitable for people with dust or pollen allergies. Work is done in different parts of the city, so e.g. a bicycle may be necessary during the day when moving from one workplace to another. If you have a B driver's license, you can try a more independent job if you want. You will receive the necessary protective equipment at the workplace.

The duration of the job is approximately 3 months. Attending school/studying at the same time as the summer job is not possible.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (= 85% of full-time working hours), working hours 7 am - 14.30:XNUMX pm

A meal break (1 hour) is your own time in the middle of the working day.

The monthly salary for part-time work is 1061,18 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Interviews: Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10.3 and March 30.3.2025, XNUMX.

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Assistant construction worker

June 2-29, 2025 (1 employee)

A construction assistant works as an assistant in construction and renovation tasks on city properties. Duties vary depending on the site. The work is done at different sites, so it is mobile and can also be outdoor work.

The job requires good physical fitness. A B driving license and experience in construction and renovation work are considered an advantage. We require 16 years of age.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes + 1 hour of personal time for lunch.

Working hours between 7.00:14.30 and XNUMX:XNUMX.

The duration of the job is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Before applying, check that no necessary expenses fall within the summer work period.

The salary for four weeks is approx. 960e. Those who have turned 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some applicants will be invited for an interview between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position.
We are in contact with those selected as a substitute, if the person selected for the job does not accept the position.

Information will be sent via e-mail, so make sure that the phone number you give to the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the e-mail address can reach you even in the summer.

Attachments cannot be added to the application.

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Club and cultural instructor

June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer job)

The work is divided into youth services and cultural services. For the first two weeks, you will work in youth services as a day camp and small group leader. The camps offer a wide range of activities, such as media workshops, sports, music, visual and street art, and games and activities.
For the last two weeks, you will assist in the development and implementation of website content in cultural services, and you will have the opportunity to influence, for example, the content of event production. Fluent writing skills, photography experience, English language skills, and the courage to be present are an advantage in this role.

Working hours 6 hours 30 minutes/day, including lunch break.

The summer work period lasts four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer work. Before applying, check that your school has ended this spring before the start of the summer work period and that the trip you need does not fall within the summer work period you are applying for.

The salary for four weeks is around 960 euros. Those who have turned 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position.
If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will be in contact with the persons selected as a replacement by phone/email.

Information will be given by e-mail and, if necessary, by phone. Make sure that the phone number you enter on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and we will reach you with the email address you provided in the summer as well.

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Summer Guide June 2nd – 29th, 2025 (4 summer jobs)

June 30 – July 27, 2025 + June 2 orientation day (4 places)

As a communication and marketing summer guide, you guide and guide tourists and those interested in the city. In addition to this, you distribute brochures and look for information that tourists or residents want, e.g. on the city's website.

During the working day, summer guides travel in pairs to different parts of the city on city bikes. There are also work shifts on weekends, when days off fall within a week. Success in the job requires courage, reliability, an outgoing attitude and a positive attitude. Knowledge of the history, events, companies and places of the city of Riihimäki is an advantage in the job. Summer guides receive work clothes: a t-shirt, jacket and cap.

NOTE! Training day before the start of the employment relationship: All selected summer guides, including those working in the second period, will be trained for the position on Monday, June 2, 2025. The training will last approximately five hours. The training is working time.

The duration of the work is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is attending school/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that the vacation trip or other necessary expenses do not fall within the summer working hours you have applied for, but that you are able to commit to work for the entire period.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break). Work shifts are between 10 am and 18 pm, including weekends.

The salary for four weeks is around 960 euros. Those who have turned 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Young people from Riihimäki who have not had a summer job in the city of Riihimäki before are given priority in the selection process.

The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the attached decision, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will contact the people selected for the replacements by phone/email.

We inform about things by phone or e-mail, so check that the phone number you give to the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the e-mail address can reach you even in the summer.

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This is a summer job in the city of Riihimäki for young people born in 2006-2009 in the summer of 2025.

Administrative assistant

June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer job)
June 30 - July 27, 2025 (1 summer job)

The duties of a library organization assistant include organization tasks, such as processing and shelving returned materials, and collection maintenance, such as preparing materials for loan, labeling and plasticizing new materials, and recycling removed materials. Duties also include assisting in organizing events and functions, and some customer service.

The length of the working day is 6 hours 10 minutes (including lunch break).
Working hours 8.50:15.00 a.m.-XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The summer work period lasts four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer work. Before applying, check that your school has ended this spring before the start of the summer work period and that the trip you need does not fall within the summer work period you are applying for.

The salary for four weeks is around 960 euros. Those who have turned 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Every year, over a hundred applications are received for summer jobs at the library. Priority is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki.

The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the attached decision, which will list the names of the individuals selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not listed in the decision, they have not been selected for the position.
If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will be in contact with the persons selected as a replacement by phone/email.

Information will be given by e-mail and, if necessary, by phone. Make sure that the phone number you enter on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and we will reach you with the email address you provided in the summer as well.

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June 16 - July 13, 2025 (1 employee)

The job is to assist with the maintenance and repairs of passenger cars and vans, and during the summer season, to assist with the maintenance and repairs of small machinery, as well as other workshop tasks. The job requires a minimum age of 16 years.

The job is suitable for someone who wants more experience in vehicle maintenance. The job is customer service, so the courage to be present and talk to customers is an advantage in the job.

The length of the working day is 6 hours 30 minutes + lunch break (1 hour of personal time).

Working hours 7.00:14.30 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The duration of the job is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Before applying, check that no necessary expenses fall within the summer work period.

Four weeks' salary is approximately €960. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Some applicants will be invited for interviews between March 10 and 30, 2025. Please monitor your email and phone in early March for a possible interview invitation.

Young people from Riihimäki who have not had a summer job in the city of Riihimäki before are given priority in the selection process.

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In June, there will be supervised playground activities for children aged 2–10 in the yard of Junailija daycare. Playground workers work as a team, plan and implement the program and take care of the children. The daily program includes playing, singing, exercise, games, crafts, drawing, etc. The work is outdoor work with children in all weathers, so it is good if you enjoy being outdoors and get along with different people. We especially expect a responsible and interactive approach from the summer worker.

Playground worker June 2–29, 2025 (11 summer jobs)

We are looking for young people with initiative and ideas for playground activities.

The work may also include organizing park meals. More details will be provided closer to the summer.

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Playground assistant supervisor June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer employee) Note! 18 years of age!

The assistant playground supervisor assists the employee responsible for playground operations, also participating in the day's activities. You will receive orientation and guidance for the position. In this job, you will have the opportunity to practice the role of team leader.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including a lunch break with your own snacks). Working hours are 8.45:15.15 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The duration of the job is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Before applying, check that no necessary expenses fall within the summer work period.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

Some of those who applied to the kindergarten will be invited to an interview between March 10 and 30, 2025. Please check your email at the beginning of March, as the invitation will come by email.

Young people from Riihimäki who have not had a summer job in the city of Riihimäki before are given priority in the selection process.

The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name is not found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position.

We are in contact with those selected as a substitute, if the person selected for the job does not accept the position.

We will inform you about matters by email, so make sure that the phone number you provide on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the email address can reach you even in the summer.

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Physical education summer assistant

June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer job)

June 30 - July 27, 2025 (1 summer job)

We are looking for a cheerful, self-motivated and cheerful summer assistant for physical education. Your duties will include assisting the physical education instructor in summer swimming schools at the outdoor swimming pool, including helping children in the changing room and at the edge of the pool. You will also be able to observe the instruction of sports groups and, if you wish, you will have the opportunity to try out small-scale instruction for different groups.

The length of the working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break).

The summer work period lasts four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is attending school/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that your school has ended this spring before the start of the summer work period and that the necessary expenses for you do not fall within the summer work period you have applied for.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name cannot be found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will contact the people selected for the replacement by phone/email.

Information will be given by e-mail and, if necessary, by phone. Make sure that the phone number you enter on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and we will reach you with the email address you provided in the summer as well.

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COUNTRY SWIMMING POOL CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT

June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer job)

June 9 - July 6, 2025 (1 summer job)

June 30 - July 27, 2025 (1 summer job)

July 7–August 3, 2025 (1 summer job)

The duties of a customer service assistant at a swimming pool include a variety of different swimming pool tasks, such as drying changing rooms, maintaining general cleanliness, assisting the sports facility manager with various tasks, guiding customers, and other assisting tasks at various points in the swimming pool. A hygiene passport is considered an advantage.

Shift work is performed at the outdoor swimming pool according to its opening hours between 7.00:21.15 and 6:30. The working day is XNUMX hours and XNUMX minutes (including a lunch break). Work is also performed on weekends, when the day off is a weekday.

The duration of the work is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is attending school/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that the necessary expenditure does not fall within the period you are applying for.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email in April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name cannot be found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will contact the people selected for the replacement by phone/email.

All matters are communicated by phone or e-mail, so check that the phone number you give to the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the e-mail address can reach you even in the summer.

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DAY HOME SUMMER WORKER
June 2–29, 2025 (19 summer jobs)

There are a total of 19 summer worker positions to be applied for in Riihimäki city's kindergartens and early childhood education units of primary schools. The assignments are placed in different daycare centers in the Riihimäki city area, so that one summer employee will be in each group.

We are looking for self-motivated and active summer workers to work alongside early childhood education professionals in daycare centers. In early childhood education, work is done together, learning and succeeding. We hope you have an interest in working with children and the initiative to seize the moment.
Your work tasks include guiding children in everyday situations, playing with children in diverse environments, assisting with group work, and other everyday tasks in early childhood education. The courage to be present is an advantage in the job.

The length of the working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (incl. lunch break with own snacks). Working hours between 8.45:15.15 a.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The duration of the job is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Before applying, check that no necessary expenses fall within the summer work period.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Some of those who applied for the kindergarten will be invited to an interview between March 10 and 30, 2025.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name cannot be found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. We will contact those selected for the replacement if the person selected for the job does not accept the position.

We will inform you about matters by email, so make sure that the phone number you provide on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the email address can reach you even in the summer.

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SENIOR PARK ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

June 2-29, 2025 (1 summer job)

June 30 – July 27, 2025 (1 summer job)

Senior Park Walks are a meeting place activity for seniors organized by the open welfare services of the City of Riihimäki. We organize Senior Park Walks in cooperation with the Kotokartano Foundation.

The aim of the Senior Park Walk is to enable close-knit activities and encounters between the elderly, to strengthen the inclusion of the elderly and to promote well-being and health through recreational activities. The meeting places are the beautiful parks of Riihimäki and the courtyard of Anton's House. The activity is open to everyone and free of charge.

The assistant supervisor participates in planning the content of the activity and implements the park program and coffee break together with the supervisor in charge. In addition to idea generation, the duties include everyday chores, such as making coffee, cleaning and putting away items, and providing digital advice to seniors when necessary. The job requires responsibility and the courage to be present.

The work is largely done outdoors, so we are looking for energetic, outgoing and warm-hearted assistant instructors to join our team, who are not afraid of the small weather phenomena of summer. Digital guidance skills are an advantage. If you wish, you can encourage yourself to implement the program independently according to your own strengths and interests.

The responsible instructors travel to the parks in a van with chairs, coffee and a program. The assistant instructors travel to the agreed parks during the day using their own means of transport, e.g. by bicycle.

The period lasts four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as summer work. Before applying, check that your schooling has ended before the start of the summer work period and that the necessary travel does not fall within the summer work period you are applying for.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including meals with your own snacks).

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 10.3 and March 30.3.2025, XNUMX. Interviews are usually called by phone, so please answer the phone or call back when you have time.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent by email to all applicants at the end of April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name cannot be found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. We will contact those selected for the replacement if the person selected for the job does not accept the position.

We will inform you about matters by email, phone call or text message. Please make sure that the phone number you provide on the kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and we will reach you at the email address you provide, also in the summer.

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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCER FOR SPORTS SERVICES

June 2–29, 2025 (1 summer job)

We are looking for a positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic young person who is skilled in social media. Your job is to produce content for the sports center's social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You will get to dive into a variety of sports center work areas and maybe even the swimming pool, as you will create content from the outdoor swimming pool, outdoor gym, outdoor trails, ice rink and various group exercise classes. The work is mobile, you can use your own means of transport or you have the opportunity to use a city bike.

The working day is 6 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break). Working hours are 9.00:15.30 a.m.–XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The duration of the job is four weeks, shorter periods are not possible, nor is schooling/studying at the same time as the summer job. Before applying, check that a vacation trip or other necessary trip does not fall within the summer work period.

The salary for four weeks is around 960 euros. Those who have turned 17 are charged a statutory pension payment from their salary.

Some of the applicants will be interviewed between March 10.3 and March 30.3.2025, XNUMX.

Priority in the selection process is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki. The selection decision will be sent to all applicants by email in April. Remember to open the decision attached to the email, where you can see the names of the people selected for the position and their replacements. If the person's name cannot be found in the decision, they have not been selected for the position. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position, we will contact the people selected for the replacement by phone/email.

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Summer job search on Kuntarekry.fi website 1–28 February 2025

You will find links to each summer job application on this page in February. You can apply for multiple positions, but you can only be selected for one summer job offered by the city (or use one summer job subsidy) during one summer.

How do I apply for a summer job?

Log in to the Kuntarekry.fi website as a user and fill out the form carefully in your own words. If necessary, you can ask for help filling out the application from employment services, tel. 040 645 3206

The questions on the application form are answered both by typing and by selecting from the options provided. Answering some questions is mandatory. Attachments cannot be added to the application.

What if I have no previous work experience?

The most important thing is to tell the employer about yourself and your skills in a way that gives them an idea of ​​what kind of employee you are. You don't have to be an expert in the field, and it doesn't matter if you've never done similar work. All you need is to be motivated to work and enthusiastic about learning!

Shall I be interviewed?

Interviews will be held between March 10 and 30, 2025. Interviews can be traditionally held face-to-face, but can also be conducted by phone or in teams, either as a group interview or an individual interview. Not all summer jobs organize interviews, but candidates can also be selected based on an application.

If the advertisement for the summer job you applied for mentions "interviews", monitor your email and answer calls, especially during March, so that a possible interview invitation will surely reach you. Please note that only some of the applicants will be interviewed and those invited to the interview will be selected based on the applications.

Summer jobs usually last 4 weeks, not a full month. The exception is a few periods aimed at candidate for the matriculation examina, which last about 3 months.

Can I take a couple of days off from summer work?

As a summer employee, you commit to working for the entire period. The period usually lasts four weeks, or approximately 20 working days. Shorter periods or making up hours in advance/afterwards is not possible. Exceptions include, for example, school entrance exam days, during which it is possible to get unpaid leave. Remember to agree on the days off needed for entrance exams with your supervisor well in advance.

Can I do summer work during school if the teacher gives permission?

At the same time as the summer job, it is not possible to complete studies or go to school, and it is not possible to arrange an apprenticeship for the summer worker with the city for the duration of the summer job.

How long does a working day last?

Daily working hours vary slightly depending on the job. The most usual work is about 6 hours 30 min a day. Meal breaks are determined by the practices of the work unit, the working hours and the collective agreement to be observed, and they will be explained in more detail on the first day of work.

Who chooses the summer employees?

The supervisors of the work units make selection decisions based on applications and/or interviews. The applicant can only get one summer job or summer job support during the summer.

How do I know if I have been selected as a summer employee?

All applicants will be notified at the end of April about who has been selected as summer workers. You will find the names of all those selected in the email attachment. If your name is not on the list, you have not been selected for the position in question.

What do I need to do if I am selected?

Selected individuals will get instructions by email on how to accept the summer job. If the person selected for the job does not accept the position within the deadline, a summer employee will be called from the reserve position.

At the end of April and the beginning of May, it is important to keep an eye on your emails (including spam), phone calls and text messages so that you do not miss the information about your selection. It is also worth checking that the phone number you provided on the Kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the email address you provided can still reach you during the summer (do not use your school email address). If the person selected as a summer employee cannot be contacted within the given time, the job will be given to the reserve candidate.

How much do you get paid for a summer job?

The salary of all summer workers (4 weeks, 6,5 hours/day) is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

When will I receive the salary in my account?

Your payday is the last business day of the month. If your employment spans two months, you will receive your salary in two parts, on the last weekdays of both months.

Do I have to have a tax card even though I don't pay tax?

All summer employees must provide a tax card, otherwise 60 percent of the salary will be taxed.

Where can I get a tax card?

The tax card can be ordered from the Tax Administration OmaVero online service.