Office Assistant for Pilersitsivik Paamiut

Office Manager for Pilersitsivik Paamiut

The Municipality of Sermersooq has offered a production school-like program in Paamiut in collaboration with the Maritime College, called Pilersitsivik Paamiut, starting January 15, 2025. This is part of strengthening the work around youth. The target group for the initiative is primarily aged 16-25 years. Pilersitsivik is a program under Majoriaq. The initiative may provide credits for education in areas such as the maritime sector. Pilersitsivik Paamiut is for citizens in the Municipality. As an office manager, you will serve as a guide for students in Pilersitsivik, Majoriaq, and the Maritime College, as well as perform various administrative tasks.

All employees in Majoriaq and its underlying departments work based on a value foundation, which is why all applicants for the position are expected to adhere to the values which are:

·Professionalism – to master the subject at the right level

·Community view – to have an understanding of the local community in task resolution

·Execution – to successfully achieve the core task

·Holistic understanding – to see Majoriaq and its underlying departments as a whole

·Strategy – to set direction and frameworks for Majoriaq and its underlying departments

·Communication – to engage in dialogue internally and externally

·Development – to strengthen people, processes, and organization

·Teaching and learning, as well as guidance – to work professionally with the core task

You will therefore work as a guide in Pilersitsivik, which works to create a workforce according to the development of society and the resulting demand.

We are therefore looking for an office manager for Pilersitsivik Paamiut who has a physical location in the Maritime College's office together with other employees in Majoriaq and the Maritime College, starting December 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The purpose of Pilersitsivik Paamiut:

·To provide an activation offer that is adapted to the conditions in Paamiut (linguistically and resource-wise) as well as the individual needs of the youth,

A program that is based on work, structure in everyday life, practical experiences, and creativity,

·To create a place where young people can try out different fields of study,

·To improve the young people's opportunities for the education system and the regular labor market.

Overall, Pilersitsivik should work towards:

·To support young people in personal and professional development and maturation,

·To work constructively and purposefully to motivate young people and strengthen their strengths,

·To create a safe and inspiring environment.

·To prepare students for education or the labor market.

The target group:

·Young people aged 16 to 25,

·Young people who have not started education or have interrupted education,

·Young people who are in an unclear situation,

·Young people who are skilled in craftsmanship and technology and have an interest in hunting and fishing industries

·Young people who are not work-ready or education-ready due to personal, social, or health reasons.

Primary work and responsibilities:

·To receive new students and be the daily work leader for young people in the office

·To register attendance and supervise the young people

·To train, guide, and motivate the young people in accordance with their individual needs and the workshop's overall goals

·To be the young people's supervisor in the office

·To communicate with the young people's parents, employees in institutions, management in Majoriaq, etc.

·To manage contact with the workshop's partners,

·To collaborate with other employees in Pilersitsivik and the Maritime College on planning regarding the young people and Pilersitsivik's daily operations.

·Collaborate with the nearest area leader in Pilersitsivik.

Qualifications and personal profile:

When selecting applicants for the position, special emphasis is placed on,

·That you are prepared to work with vulnerable young people with special needs.

·That you have an office education or another relevant education and have experience.

·That you are patient, goal-oriented, and results-driven,

·That you have a collaborative and approachable nature,

·That you maintain calm and overview in pressured situations,

·That you are able to teach others,

·That you have experience – both private and professional – that enables you to "spot" the young people and communicate with them in a friendly, character-strong, and trust-building manner

·That you are Greenlandic-speaking

We offer:
A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content and have significant independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding for both the job and workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative climate with close support as well as room for initiative and creativity.

Courses in adult pedagogy and possibly guidance will be offered.

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 must therefore 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 applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/contract in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to: Area Leader Kornelia Poulsen, tel. +299 36 66 50 or email: ks08kopo@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 1059-26, and attached educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: October 28, 2026