Cultural instructor
Cultural instructors specialise in the organisation, guidance and development of cultural activities. Cultural instructors work with various cultural and artistic projects, events, associations and organisations. Their task is to promote cultural inclusion, bring art and culture closer to people, and strengthen communality and creativity. Cultural instructors require pedagogical skills, interaction skills, organisational skills and creativity.
Municipalities, organizations, associations, and as entrepreneurs.
Cultural instructors must have good organisational skills, so that they can plan and carry out different cultural events, projects and workshops. Cultural instructors must be able to plan, organise and develop activities as well as assess activities and their effectiveness. Cultural instructors are required to have good interaction skills, as they must get along well with a wide variety of people.
Communication skills are also central to the work of cultural instructors. In this profession, you must be able to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with different audiences both orally and in writing. It is also important to have a command of digital communications, as many cultural projects use social media and other digital channels for communication and marketing.
Creativity and a wealth of ideas are essential qualities for cultural instructors. They must be able to develop new and innovative ways of making art and culture accessible to people, while at the same time inspiring participants. Handicrafts, physical activity and musicality are an added advantage to the work of cultural instructors.
Multicultural competence is an important skill, as cultural instructors often work in multicultural environments. Cultural instructors must understand the special characteristics of different cultures. This is important, for example, in promoting intercultural dialogue and organising multicultural events.
In addition, cultural instructors should be able to promote a sense of community and inclusion through cultural activities, such as by offering opportunities for people from different backgrounds to participate and influence the cultural life of their own community. Language skills are an advantage.
At a university of applied sciences, you can study for a Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Artisan (AMK), or a Bachelor of Social Services, Social Services Professional (AMK).
Median salary
3555 €/mo
Private sector
3609 €/mo
Public sector
2995 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries