Öland is one of Sweden's largest and most popular destinations with over 1.4 million guest nights each year. We have Sweden's most satisfied visitors and are also at the top of the sun league every year. Now we are looking for you who want to work on the island of the sun and winds. Feel the sea breeze, make memories for a lifetime, meet people from all over Sweden and the world - and above all provide world-class service.
Together with four other countries in Europe, Öland will represent Sweden in the initiative which will develop experiences in nature and horse tourism. We are looking for a committed and experienced project manager with drive, network and the ability to work goal-oriented in an exciting and varied role. You will be part of the team at Öland & Co and contribute to strengthening Öland's position as a sustainable and attractive destination.
As a project manager, you will lead the local participation in the South Baltic Horse Tourism development project in collaboration with local actors, authorities and business. Öland & Co, as well as Mörbylånga municipality, constitute Sweden's participation in the transnational project, which also includes organizations in Poland, Germany, Denmark and Lithuania. Poland is the lead partner and will organize the project as a whole, your responsibility will be the Swedish/Öland part of the project. The service involves a large focus on nature and horse tourism. You will travel a lot in the position, both within and outside of Sweden, which is why flexibility and availability are crucial.
Lead and coordinate the Swedish/Öland part of the project's implementation.
Create and maintain relationships with relevant actors and partners.
Actively working to develop nature and horse tourism.
Collaborate with legal support and, if necessary, handle contractual issues.
Contribute to marketing and PR efforts linked to the project.
Reporting of accrued costs to the program office in Poland.
Experience in project management, preferably in similar areas.
The ability to listen to different perspectives and adapt your communication as needed.
Communicative skills in both speech and writing, with good knowledge of Swedish and English.
Knowledge of Öland and a relevant contact network.
Experience of working with the public sector and the private business world.
Knowledge and interest in nature tourism and sustainable development.
Driving license and access to a car.
Experience of transnational projects.
Knowledge of horse riding and horse tourism.
Understanding of the hospitality industry and how to develop sustainable experiences.
Experience in marketing and PR work.
Legal competence and experience in contractual work.
A developing job with great opportunities for a flexible and inspiring way of working. You get to contribute to putting Öland on the map as a sustainable and innovative destination. The position involves a project employment of 50% with placement at Öland & Co on Öland. The project appointment runs for the same period as the project is ongoing, from 1 January 2025 to the end of December 2027.
The application is open until December 17, continuous selection. Send CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Enter "Project manager Öland & Co" as the subject of your email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are looking for someone who is driven to make every visitor's experience on Öland the very best. Welcome to submit your application to Öland & Co and become part of our team. Together we will offer world-class hospitality and share our knowledge of everything Öland has to offer.
As a destination host on Öland, you will have a unique opportunity to combine professional hosting with adventure! In the tourist offices in Färjestaden and Borgholm, as well as out on the island with our "mobile tourist office", you will be the face of both visitors and Öland residents. Your role not only involves informing and inspiring through personal meetings, but also via telephone and email. You will also handle sales of unique Öland crafts and souvenirs and ensure that the digital and analog visitor information is always up to date, as well as other administrative tasks. As our face of the world, you will help make every visitor's experience on Öland memorable.
Good computer skills
Language skills:
- Swedish in speech and writing
- English in speech and writing
B driver's license
Good local knowledge of Öland
Previous experience in the service industry or the hospitality industry
Post-secondary education in tourism or media and communication.
Language skills:
- German in speech and writing
We place great importance on personal characteristics!
Form of employment: Hourly paid seasonal employment
Period: 1 position May-August, 5 positions June-August
Working hours: 75-100% Scheduled working hours divided into daytime and weekends.
Location: Färjestaden and Borgholm
Welcome to send your application with CV and cover letter
Selection for the positions is ongoing, so submit your application immediately to [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming new and returning destination hosts to Öland & Co and the summer of 2025!
Are you curious about how we work and want to be part of the team at Öland & Co? Express your interest by calling or sending your application to Madelene Hallström at 0485-88802 or [email protected].
Öland is one of Sweden's largest and most popular destinations with over 1.4 million guest nights each year. We have Sweden's most satisfied visitors and are also at the top of the sun league every year. Now we are looking for you who want to spend the season on the island of the sun and the winds. Feel the sea breeze, make memories for a lifetime, meet people from all over Sweden and the world - and above all provide world-class service.
Öland & Co is a municipal company owned by Borgholm Municipality and Mörbylånga Municipality. Our goal is to get more people to experience the island and to discover what many of us already know - that Öland is a unique place on earth. In order to succeed in this, we cooperate with the municipalities, the region and companies and organizations in the region, among other things.
