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A well-functioning organization in an attractive city

In Åland, unemployment is low and many employers experience a constant shortage of the right skills. New workforce is particularly in demand within healthcare, IT/technology, and education, childcare, and elderly care. The City of Mariehamn is a major employer in precisely care and education.

Mariehamn city

Mariehamn is a metropolis in miniature and a charming city with nearly 12,000 residents. Nature and the sea are always close in this modern archipelago community, which bustles with life during the summer. Even in winter, the city center offers all necessary services. 

With short distances and minimal traffic queues, the everyday puzzle becomes simpler. The city is also versatile with an active community life in culture and sports. Creating an attractive city for residents and visitors is a high priority, and Mariehamn strives to offer the best possible service.

Mariehamn as an employer

Within the City of Mariehamn, more than 800 people work in areas including childcare and schools, elderly care, as well as culture and leisure. Diversity also characterizes the workplaces where different cultures, religions and languages meet. 

The city invests in staff wellbeing through wellness benefits and provides healthcare and cultural activities. With a dynamic labor market and continuous recruitment, the City of Mariehamn offers good opportunities for employment. 

Choose the City of Mariehamn if you want to work in a workplace that invests in wellbeing and sustainability. 

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Live and live in Mariehamn

Mariehamn is the smallest metropolis in the Nordic countries and the only city in Åland. Here, nature and the sea are always close, as are the major cities surrounding it. When both work, housing, daycare, school and activities are within walking or cycling distance, you also get more time for leisure.

Do you want to move to Mariehamn? Here you can find more information!

Senior Care in Mariehamn

Mariehamn's elderly care is a relatively large, yet small-scale organization. Within the elderly care of the City of Mariehamn, approximately 180 people work in total. The operations include preventive work, home services and housing services. 

Read more about the elderly care sector in Mariehamn