RFSL Uppsala
Paradecoordinator for Uppsala Pride 2026
As a parade coordinator, you’ll always work together with a team – you are not expected to do everything yourself. The team help each other out, support each other and shares the work, but you have an important role in coordinating and holding the process together.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Is social and outgoing and enjoys collaborating with many different people.
- Is organized and structured.
- Has the ability to delegate tasks and follow them up easily.
- Can make important decisions when the situation requires it.
- Is stress-resistant and can remain calm even when the pace is high.
- Has good communication skills.
- Has the ability to devote sufficient time to the assignment, especially during the periods when Pride approaches.
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We offer:
- An important role in creating an inclusive and safe Pride parade.
- A committed team where you never work alone – we help and support each other.
- Opportunity to contribute to one of the most important and visible LGBTQIA+ events of the year.
- A useful experience that you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
- An extra task to add to your CV.
- New contacts and friends.
- An exciting and unique insight behind the scenes at a major event.
Minimum commitment
Job duties: The work is divided into several phases before and during Pride. First phase – planning and security Develop and plan the application for a police permit for the parade. Participate in security and parade meetings. Produce maps of the parade route, including safety points at all intersections and pedestrian crossings. Produce role descriptions for parade volunteers. Second phase – organization and communication Write and publish Open Calls for parade volunteers and participants. Delegate the work with the “Big Email List” within the team and ensure that information is collected and reported on time. Ensure that the parade registration questionnaire is sent out to everyone who wants to participate. Participate in the orientation of the volunteers. Last month before Pride Arrange radios/walkie-talkies for communication during the parade. Arrange yellow vests for officials. Arrange barrier tape. Rent a car, trailer and/or fence if necessary. Prepare the volunteers for the parade day. Ensure that laminated numbers for the parade are produced. Continue to have ongoing contact and cooperation with the police. During Pride Hold the morning meeting on the day of the parade. Ensure that all volunteers are on site. Ensure that the parade starts at the exact scheduled time. Ensure that cleaning is done after the parade. Collect numbers and barrier tape afterwards. If necessary, organize pick-up of fences. Work closely with the communications police to ensure that the parade runs safely and smoothly.
When and where the opportunity takes place
Physical attendance is required for: * Security meetings (Time and place TBD) * Orientation day for volunteers (Time and place TBD) * The day of the Pride event, 26th of September 2026 at UKK (Vaksala torg 1 75331 Uppsala)
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