The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a student assistant for the Welfare and Labor Market Department. The position is part-time and temporary, with tasks in finance and administration. You will join the controller team and work closely with colleagues. Flexible working hours to accommodate studies. Application deadline: January 31, 2026.
The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and committed student assistant for the Department of Welfare and Labor Market.
The position is a temporary part-time position of about 10-15 hours per week during school periods. The working hours can be adjusted according to teaching and exam periods.
The Welfare and Labor Market Department supports the administration's strategic, economic, and administrative tasks across units and professional areas. The department currently consists of employees distributed across a controller team and a strategic-administrative team.
You will be part of the controller team, where tasks are solved in close collaboration with the other team members.
The content of the position:
We are looking for a student assistant to join the controller team and take on a number of tasks, including:
Pay bills and follow up on receipts
·Assist with financial reconciliations and investigations
·Participation in budget follow-up and data processing
·Ad hoc tasks within finance and administration
The tasks are solved in close collaboration with the other employees of the controller team as well as colleagues in the administration and central functions in the municipality.
Expectations for applicants:
You are pursuing the academy education in Economics and Resource Management.
You have knowledge of financial management and budgeting.
You have experience with or interest in accounting and administrative tasks.
We also emphasize:
·Is stable, quality-conscious, and has an eye for detail
Communicates clearly and distinctly both in writing and orally.
·Works independently, is responsible and service-oriented
Demonstrates flexibility regarding tasks and ongoing adjustments in workload distribution.
·Actively contributes to continuously developing and improving our task resolution.
Is good at collaborating broadly
We offer:
A student job with the opportunity to gain practical experience in economics within a politically governed organization. You will become part of a team where you will receive good training and ongoing support, and where your tasks will be tailored to your skill level and your study program.
The working hours are planned flexibly and can be adjusted in connection with exam periods and teaching.
Criminal record:
This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal record check. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the police.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Regulation of April 3, 2018, on salary and employment conditions for student assistants under the Government of Greenland and the Greenlandic municipalities.
The hourly wage will depend on your year of study.
Housing:
No housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and related tasks at:
Department Head Luvisa Kristiansen, Tel. +299 36 70 29 or email: lukr@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked with Job no. 29-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Lukr@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Student Assistant for the Welfare and Labor Market Department
Job Type
Part Time
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2026
Contact Person
Luvisa Kristiansen
Lukr@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 70 29
Job category
Office and Finance /
Economics and Accounting
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