HELSUS and Aalto University are recruiting student assistants for Sustainability Science Days 2022.
SSD is a two-day conference organized jointly by Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Aalto University. This year the focus is Systemic Transformations to Sustainable Futures with sessions and keynotes covering topics such as sustainable food systems, sustainability agency and urban green transformation (see more at the
conference website).
We are now looking for approximately 8 to 10 conference assistants to join our team for the duration of the conference (18-19 May, 2022). Assistants will be vital in making the conference a successful event and securing that the practicalities run smoothly. Assistants will work among others at the registration desk, assist in the scientific parallel sessions and guide participants to correct locations. You do not need any prior experience, you will be trained for the tasks. Therefore, a mandatory training session for all assistants will be organized.
We expect assistants to:
- Be students of University of Helsinki or Aalto University
- Interested in sustainability
- Contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere with a helpful and positive attitude
- Commit to work during the entire conference in the following way:
- May 10, 2022 Training and preparation, ~1.5 hours (on-site in the venue, Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1 Espoo)
- May 18 six hours between ~ 8-20 o’clock (Aalto University campus, Otaniemi)
- May 19, four to six hours between ~ 8-18 (Aalto University campus, Otaniemi)
- Be fluent in English
We offer assistants:
- A useful work experience on the practicalities of scientific conferences
- Opportunity to follow high-quality science presentations on topical sustainability issues
- Fixed salary 15 euros/hour
- Lunch and coffee during the working days
- A work certificate
To apply for the position, please fill out the following information by 31.3.2022 23.59 (UTC+2).
