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Finlandia Foundation is growing—and with that growth comes exciting new opportunities. As we expand our programs, partnerships, and presence across the U.S., we are actively building our team and strengthening our foundation. From cultural preservation to innovation in the arts and archives, we are proud to carry our mission forward and invite others to grow with us.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. At this time, we have one job opening available. Please check back regularly for future opportunities, and feel free to connect with us to stay updated on any new positions.

Job Opening: Executive Assistant

Position Description:

Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) seeks a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive Director and assist with key organizational functions. This role is central to the effective coordination of communications, scheduling, board engagement, and special projects across a nationally active nonprofit organization.

The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison among the Executive Director, staff, Board of Trustees, chapters, and external partners, ensuring that organizational priorities are advanced in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, adaptable, and committed to supporting FFN’s mission of promoting Finnish and Finnish-American culture across the United States.

Being a team player is central to the work culture at FFN. The Executive Assistant will be able to take part actively and constructively in a team setting that is in-person as well as in virtual meetings and be a motivated self-starter. Having a good sense of humor and can-do attitude, excellent presentation skills, being able to offer and respond to constructive criticism and differing perspectives, and adhering to timelines are characteristics we seek in a new team member.

Application deadline: May 15, 2026
Anticipated start date: June 2026 or after

Apply here.

Job Opening: Archive Digitization Specialist – APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED

Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Archival Digitization Specialist to join our team and help elevate our extensive Finnish and Finnish-American collection. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with archival experience and a strong interest in digitization, emerging technologies, and making history more accessible to modern audiences. Working closely with the Archivist at the Finnish American Heritage Center and liaising with national staff, the Specialist will help catalogue materials, assess collections, and execute key digitization efforts. The right candidate will be both a team player and an independent problem-solver with a solid understanding of archival best practices and a curiosity for innovations such as AI in the fields of history, archives, or museology. Experience in nonprofit, academic, or community-based archival settings is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in preserving cultural heritage and shaping how it reaches the public.