Are you an international student or a recent graduate? Are you interested in meaningful work that benefits the residents of the City of Tampere and supports your professional growth?

If so, why not apply to the City of Tampere Trainee programme! You will work with experts and develop the city with us. During your traineeship, you will make important contacts for your future and learn about the city as an employer. Through the Trainee programme, you can complete your university internship and get a good start to your career.

The Trainee Programme runs from 17 August to 18 December 2026. You will be paid for your traineeship. A University internship voucher is an advantage. We use a hybrid working model that allows flexible remote and on‑site work in many roles. The International Trainee Programme is targeted at international students or recent international graduates from Finnish universities.

The International Trainee programme is carried out in English. There will also be joint meetings together with the Finnish-language Trainee programme and you will be part of Finnish-speaking workplace community. You can use English in your daily work, while also having opportunities to practice your Finnish.

A Finnish discussion club is available for International Trainees to improve their Finnish during the traineeship.

Tampere for All is a city development programme that promotes community, equality and wellbeing in a growing city. The programme develops new ways of working together with city services, NGOs, the wellbeing services county and other partners. The development programme is part of the Culture and Education services of the city of Tampere. The team is an agile group of around 10 experts working on different projects.

The trainees will work as part of the programme team and participate in both the practical implementation and development of the programme.

The trainees’ responsibilities may include, for example:
- supporting the planning and production of programme events and workshops
- developing an impact assessment model together with programme experts
- conducting impact assessment interviews and compiling the collected information
- assisting with programme communications (e.g. website content, social media, and event communications)
- supporting the monitoring of programme projects and pilot activities
- preparing background research and summaries for development work
- assisting in stakeholder cooperation and documentation

The trainee and the international trainee will work as a pair, supporting each other in tasks and bringing both local and international perspectives to the programme. We hope you have initiative and willingness to work with diverse tasks
fluent Finnish or English (international trainee mainly working in English).

We require you to have relevant ongoing university studies (e.g. social sciences, public administration, urban studies, communications or another societal field).

It will be beneficial if you have an interest in urban development, community building and wellbeing, good collaboration and communication skills. Experience in community work, NGOs, events or development activities through work, studies or volunteering is considered an asset.

For more information about the task, please contact Project Manager Anna Koski, phone: 040 154 5638, email: anna.koski@tampere.fi. Inquiries by phone on Fri 27 March 2026 from 9-10 a.m. and Thu 2 April 2026 from 9-10 a.m.

The salary in this position is 2 046,99 €/ month.

The application deadline is 10 April 2026 (time for online applications by 23.59, and by post by 15.00). Late applications will not be considered.

To apply, click “Apply now” button for job vacancies in municipalities and welfare areas at Kuntarekry.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, contact the recruitment services of Monetra Pirkanmaa tel. 040 806 3184, rekrytointi.pirkanmaa@monetra.fi.

For more information about the task, please contact Project Manager Anna Koski, phone: 040 154 5638, email: anna.koski@tampere.fi. Inquiries by phone on Fri 27 March 2026 from 9-10 a.m. and Thu 2 April 2026 from 9-10 a.m.

City of Tampere, Culture and Education Services

Tampere is a fast-growing and developing city, known for its relaxed atmosphere, bold actions, and a can-do attitude. The City of Tampere has around 9 500 employees working for the common good of its citizens.

The City of Tampere is a smoke-free workplace.