Helsinki Incubators International Trainee

The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki Masters programme.

We are looking for an international trainee for the Helsinki Incubators entrepreneurship support unit.

You will be working with tasks related to the Helsinki Incubators at the University of Helsinki.

Main tasks of the trainee:

We are seeking a dedicated and organized trainee to assist incubation related tasks. Tasks will depend on the trainees background and experience level.
Day-to-day pre-incubator and incubator workshop facilitation and organization support and getting feedback from participants and identifying action points from feedback.
Assisting in admin & CRM management
Communications & marketing: Call support through in-person events
Ecosystem knowledgebase: listing of European startup events
Re-evaluate alumni teams and continue to doing analysis on our community
Events: Supporting the organisation of events

This position will provide you with valuable insights into the operations of an incubator. As a trainee, you will work as a member in the UH Helsinki Incubators.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for candidates with a flexible can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills in an international environment. You will be working in a multicultural setting that encompasses a wide range of disciplines and organizational cultures. It is essential to be systematic, curious, cooperative, and able to work in an environment where changes are possible. Fluency in working within a digital environment is required.

The specific focus of your responsibilities can be defined based on your experience, skills, and interests. You have fluency in spoken and written English. You have a proactive way of working and good communication and teamwork skills. Experience in communications or event management is an advantage.

Why work for us?

We offer you an international working environment with supportive and fun colleagues and a view to the University of Helsinkis incubation services.You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience related to incubator activities and startup support.

The duration of the traineeship is from 1 September to 31 December 2025 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee.

For more information about this traineeship position, please be in touch with mikael.malmivaara@helsinki.fi

Read more what the traineeship programme offers for your support on the programme website.

Ready to apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master programme. Please submit your application through the Universitys recruitment system by 28 April 2025.

You will be asked to register into the system before you get to apply. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance with the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi.

We are here to support you and create an inclusive experience during the recruitment process! If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us: HR Specialist Martina Westman, martina.westman@helsinki.fi

University Services

The University of Helsinki provides a comprehensive range of services supporting research, teaching, and learning, including HR Services, Teaching and Learning Services, Financial Services, Research Services, Communication and Community Relations, Incubator and Administrative Services. University Services employ approximately 1,100 professionals working in on-site services at the campuses and university-level services supporting local services.

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