Student assistant with a communications profile, strong communication skills and an interest in the development of the city's disadvantaged neighbourhoods

About the job

In the Department of District Development and Housing in the Mayor's Office for Social Affairs and Employment, we are looking for a student assistant for a maternity-leave vacancy with a start no later than 1 December 2026 and preferably as soon as possible.

Our office works closely with other departments of the City Council, housing organisations, civil society and other actors to realise the political vision of a mixed city – without vulnerable housing areas and parallel societies. We combine physical and social initiatives to create attractive neighbourhoods that are integrated into the surrounding city.

As a student assistant, your tasks will be

• Participate in the development of our communications efforts and act as a sparring partner on strategic considerations
• Maintain and develop the office's presence on our Facebook page
• Write articles for our newsletter ‘Gellerup in Development’, which is published four times a year and produced in collaboration with Brabrand Boligforening
• Prepare and contribute to the execution of events, including the experiential run Løb Mellem Husene in Gellerup
• Design and prepare material related to a new political agreement on vulnerable housing areas
• Handle meeting bookings and various administrative tasks
• Design and update presentations
• Prepare notes and participate in research tasks
• Maintain and develop our website
• Various adhoc tasks at the office, including InDesign tasks

You will typically report to City Hall, but some days will also take place in the areas we work in, e.g. at our office on Fredspladsen in Gellerup-Toveshøj.

You will become part of an exciting environment close to the administrative and political leadership of our city. You will have the opportunity for professional sparring and become part of an engaging office with a high

We expect that you

• Are pursuing a communications-related education and have at least one year left of your studies
• Are proficient at expressing yourself concisely and precisely and solve tasks with an analytical and methodological approach
• Can work in a structured and results-oriented manner – often under tight deadlines
• Are responsible and understand how to adapt when agendas change
• Work independently, just as you are capable and value collaborating with others

You should choose us because

• You will get an exciting job close to the administrative and political leadership
• We can offer a professionally strong environment where sparring and collaboration are an important part of solving tasks
• You will become part of an informal and friendly working environment with humor and a high ceiling

Salary and terms of employment

The salary follows the collective agreement and depends on your level of education. The position is about 12 hours per week, as far as possible scheduled within the hours 08:00-16:00 on weekdays. We are flexible in adapting the working hours to your studies, and you will also have the possibility to work from home if needed.

The employment is an 11-month maternity-leave vacancy with the possibility of extension. You must be able to start no later than 1 December – preferably in mid-November.

If you want to know more

Further information about the positions can be obtained by contacting our current student assistant Mathilde Haugstrup From Andersen, email: [email protected], or mobile: 41855796.

Application

Positions in Aarhus Municipality are applied for online. Click on “Search for the position” on the right-hand side to fill in and send your application. All fields marked with * must be filled in. Only after you have received a confirmation by email have we received your application.

A copy of your exam certificate must be attached.

Application deadline: Monday 26/10 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held: Tuesday 3 November

Aarhus Municipality regards diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion and nationality, to apply.

About Social Affairs and Employment

In Social Affairs and Employment (MSB) we are more than 5,000 employees who each year collaborate with 80,000 children, young people and adults. Whether we support social- or employment-related initiatives, we share the vision and mission we call the Common Purpose. We work to promote the residents of Aarhus’ sense of agency, so they can create the life they want – despite life's challenges. This is our reason for being. It is why we can go to work every day with our heads held high and professional pride.