Working on Ærø

Ærø has a relatively high ratio of both public and private workplaces for an island its size. But you should think big, broad and ahead if you're looking for work.

If you're not coming to Ærø because of a new job, you must be prepared to think out of the box. You may be lucky and find employment straight away - there is quite a lot of work on Ærø considering the fact that it is a relatively small island - but it's more likely that you'll have to look around for a bit.

Through the times, both Danish and foreign newcomers have found employment on and around Ærø. A large part of newcomers to Ærø do so because they have deliberately chosen a change of pace, career or values; and so landing on Ærø is part of a transition that should eventually lead to an ideal situation. During that transition period it's quite normal to take whatever work is available, work several jobs - or perhaps commute to workplaces outside the island.

Whatever you choose to do, we advise you to be flexible, imaginative and open: Meet people, make it generally known on street level that you're looking for work. Personal contact matters on Ærø and so you may benefit if you take the time to set up personal meetings with managers around the island and generally make a point out of showing yourself.

Here are a couple of useful links if you want to keep up with the job listings:

I stilling på Ærø - Ærø's own job portal

Ærø Kommune - Available positions in Ærø Kommune

Ofir - Country wide job portal

Jobnet - Country wide job portal

You may also want to visit the local Jobcenter.

Jobcenter Ærø
Vestergade 1
5970 Ærøskøbing

Tel. 62 23 30 00 (via Jobcenter Svendborg)
Or tel. 62 23 37 60 (direct no. Jobcenter Ærø)
Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 09.00-15.00
Thursday 10.00- 16.30
Friday  09.00-14.00