Teekkari union of Tampere is looking for Wappu Secretaries to join the Wappu Team and help organise the Tampere Teekkari Wappu! 

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The Minister of culture and Wappu secretaries in the Teekkari dipping in 2026. Photo Mikael Peltoketo, TT-kamerat


Have you always wanted to leave your mark on Wappu? Are you interested in organizing large, traditional events? Do the rapids of Tammerkoski call to you, and would you like to jump in during Wappu? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the position of Wappu Secretary is just for you! 

The Wappu Secretaries are part of the Wappu Team, which is responsible for organizing Suomen suurin Wappu (Finland’s largest Wappu) in general. In addition, the Wappu Secretaries organize the traditional Teekkari events — the Capping Ceremony, the Freshman Parade, and the Teekkarikaste— together with the Minister of Culture. The project takes place from January to May 2026.

 The Wappu Secretaries’ responsibilities include: 

  • Organizing the Capping of the maiden of Finland, Fuksi Parade, and Teekkari dipping together with the Minister of Culture  

  • Planning a new route for the fuksi parade with the city of Tampere

  • Organising Suomen suurin Wappu as part of the Wappu Team 

  • Representing at Wappu events and creating Wappu spirit 

We expect the selected candidates to have: 

  • Is a teekkari of Tampere

  • Proficiency of the Finnish language

  • Firm grip in making stuff happen and a can-do attitude

  • Speaking skills and clear oral and written communication 

  • Good ideas for developing Wappu 

  • Teekkari spirit and teamwork skills 

  • Organizational and collaboration abilities, as well as systematic working habits 

  • Initiative and creativity 

  • Category B driving licence

It is also considered an advantage if you have: 

  • Previous experience in event organization 

  • Fluent English skills 

Wappu Secretaries will receive a project-based compensation. The application period is open until November 15th, 2026, and you can apply through the following link: Apply for Wappu secretary 2027

For more information, you can contact the Minister of Culture at kulttuurimestari@tampereenteekkarit.fi

The application period for Wappu Director is also open until November the 15th! More information about the job of a Wappu Director can be found on TREY’s website.


Wappu team at the Teekkari dipping, 2026. Photo: Reetta Sihto

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