Apply to become a Hoas host!
Every academic year, nearly a thousand international exchange students stay in Hoas apartments. In Pasila and Kannelmäki, Hoas hosts support exchange students by providing guidance, enhancing the living experience, and organizing events. Apply now to become a Hoas host for the 2025–2026 academic year!
What? Hoas host – a housing tutor for exchange students
When? August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Where? Pasila (Junailijankuja) or Kannelmäki (Kitarakuja, Klaneettitie)
What is it like to be a Hoas host?
As a Hoas host, you will work in a pair with another host at our property in Pasila or Kannelmäki. Your role includes maintaining a comfortable living environment, supporting and advising exchange students with everyday housing-related issues, organizing welcome and farewell events, and arranging monthly activities such as game nights or communal cooking. Additionally, you will manage the keys and reservations for the shared spaces in your building.
You and your host partner have the freedom to shape and develop the role in a way that best supports the exchange students in your building! You will also have the support of the Hoas exchange team, who can assist you in challenging situations.
Who can apply?
You can apply as a Hoas host if you are a degree student at a school in the Helsinki capital region and you are available to use 20-25 hours in a month with host tasks. Typically the host is most needed during the peak times of moving in and out, so at the beginning and end of semester it is good to reserve time to manage host tasks. Additionally, you are well versed with the capital region and can communicate with exchange students in English. We hope that you are interested in international affairs, take initiative, and have good organizational skills.
Why should you apply?
As a Hoas host, you will gain experience in an international working environment and event organization while also meeting people from all over the world!
Hosts are provided with accommodation at the location (Pasila/Kannelmäki), but rent is paid by the host. As compensation for your work, you will receive a monthly payment of €300.
Apply now!
Record a short video application (max. 10 minutes) in which you answer these questions in English:
- Who are you? Briefly introduce yourself.
- What would make you an excellent Hoas host?
- What would you do if an exchange student told you they don’t get along with their roommates or neighbors?
- What expectations do you have if you are chosen?
Send your video application and a written CV as soon as possible to exchangestudents@hoas.fi. The application period ends on April 13, 2025, and we will start interviewing candidates during the application period. Use the subject line: Hoas host application 2025 [your name].
Check the instructions on how to send attachments via Gmail or Outlook. You can also upload your video to a platform and share the link in your email, for example, by setting a YouTube video as private or unlisted.