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Apply for a summer job

Summer jobs in Boden give young people valuable work experience during the summer. Here you can find information about conditions, periods, and how to apply through Feriebas.

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Please note that all forms and digital applications (e-services) are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.

1. Who can apply and how does it work?

You can apply for a summer job if you are aged 16–17 and registered as a resident of Boden Municipality.

1.1 Application process

  • Applications are made through the Feriebas External link. platform.
  • Applying does not guarantee that you will get a summer job, but the municipality aims to offer a placement to everyone who applies.
  • Once you have been offered a placement, you will receive an email with more information. It is important that you reply as soon as possible. If you decline the offer or do not reply, the placement may be offered to someone else.

1.2 Summer job periods

The summer jobs are divided into three periods. Each period lasts three weeks (dates may vary by a day or so from year to year):

  • Period 1: June
  • Period 2: July
  • Period 3: August

1.3 Working hours and breaks

  • Workdays are 6–8 hours, with at least a 30-minute unpaid lunch break if the workday exceeds 4.5 hours.
  • You may work a maximum of 120 hours during the entire period.
  • Working hours are restricted: you are not allowed to work between 23:00 and 06:00.

1.4 Supervision

  • Each workplace must provide a supervisor who supports and guides you throughout the work period.

2. Conditions for associations

  • Work shifts (6 or 8 hours per day) may vary depending on the tasks offered by the association.
  • Supervision is required, and work must never be carried out alone.

3. Summer jobs with private employers

  • Wages follow the applicable collective agreements within the industry.
  • The municipality provides a subsidy corresponding to the municipal hourly wage (excluding social fees), but the employer must ensure the contractual wage is paid even if the subsidy does not cover the full cost.
  • Attendance is reported via Feriebas External link., and an attendance form must also be submitted to JobbCenter after each period.

4. Salary routines

Exact amounts, taxes, and account details vary from year to year.

contact

JobbCenter

E-mail: jobbcenter@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 782 77