Saara Lappalainen

EXPERIENCE

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ERASMUS+ NATIONAL AGENCY, THE FINNISH NATIONAL

AGENCY FOR EDUCATION, INTERNATIONALISATION

SERVICES FOR YOUTH, CULTURE & SPORTS

PROJECT COORDINATOR I 1.2.2022-30.6.2022

I coordinated conferences, training events, and meetings internationally and nationally, solved logistical challenges, and handled administrative tasks in an EU-wide network to guarantee the success of the projects. I drafted, filed, and disseminated documents and reports. I updated the website and communication channels of the NA. I provided my input in designing a new sustainability action strategy as a member of the Green action working group.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN I 1.9.-31.12.2021

I created content such as articles and interviews for the platforms of

the Finnish Erasmus+ National Agency in EDUFI. I updated the NA website and social media channels to increase activity on the platforms and to distribute information on the EU programmes in a clear form. I produced newsletters and communicated with different partners and stakeholders to support the internationalisation and networking of organisations.

FINNISH BORDER GUARD, KAINUU

INTERN I 8.5.2019 – 8.9.2019

I organised and hosted the Kainuu district’s 100-years anniversary exhibition. Duties included internal and external communication, reporting, and content creation for the intranet and the internet to support the organisation’s reputation as a trustworthy public authority.

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JEF FINLAND TAMPERE 

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR I 2019-2020

In my volunteer position with the biggest EU youth organisation of the region, I oversaw membership activities for Young European Federalists of Tampere by cultivating an active and engaged membership as well as developing the recruitment strategy. I scripted and produced an advertising video.

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2250-NETWORK FINLAND 

POLITICAL INFLUENCE WORKING GROUP, INDICATOR WORKING GROUP  I 2022-ongoing

Working to support and evaluate the National Action Plan based on UNSR 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. 

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