Community & Education Partner, Finland

atNorth; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly office breakfast

Regular team events

Lunch benefits

Extensive occupational health care

Accident insurance for free time

Holiday accrual 2.5 days

Work phone (latest iPhone or Samsung)

International team collaboration

Meaningful work contributing to future

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

atNorth is seeking a Community & Education Partner to lead our Finland partnerships, connecting municipalities, schools, and industry to foster talent development.

You will build strategic relationships, design outreach initiatives, and collaborate with People & Culture and Operations to support internships and future talent programs across Finland. Fluent Finnish and English are required, with Swedish an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder management, education partnerships, public affairs, or another relationship-focused role.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, project coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to transform ideas into practical and impactful initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Passion for community development, education, and future talent cultivation.
• Fluency in Finnish and English; Swedish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of atNorth's Community Engagement strategy across Finland.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, community organizations, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver community engagement initiatives, sponsorships, partnerships, and community investment programs.
• Represent atNorth in local community forums, events, site visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities related to new developments and operational sites.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with educational institutions across Finland.
• Coordinate educational outreach initiatives, including student visits, guest lectures, career fairs, and industry awareness activities.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Operations to support internships, apprenticeships, and future talent programs.
• Identify opportunities that contribute to long-term workforce development and talent attraction.
• Track engagement activities, measure outcomes, and share best practices across the Nordic Community Engagement network.

Skills

3-5 years in community engagement

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Strategic mindset

Independent with cross-functional work

Finnish and English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Community & Education Partner, Finland at atNorth

Do you believe that strong communities and meaningful education partnerships can help shape the future workforce? At atNorth, we are looking for a Community & Education Partner to lead our community engagement efforts in Finland and build strategic partnerships that support long-term talent development.

In this role, you will act as the local lead for community and education partnerships, working closely with municipalities, educational institutions, industry partners, and internal stakeholders. You will help strengthen atNorth's presence in local communities, create pathways for future talent, and contribute to our ambition to hire locally wherever possible. If you enjoy building relationships, turning ideas into impactful initiatives, and creating lasting value for both businesses and communities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of atNorth's Community Engagement strategy across Finland.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, community organizations, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver community engagement initiatives, sponsorships, partnerships, and community investment programs.
• Represent atNorth in local community forums, events, site visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities related to new developments and operational sites.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with educational institutions across Finland.
• Coordinate educational outreach initiatives, including student visits, guest lectures, career fairs, and industry awareness activities.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Operations to support internships, apprenticeships, and future talent programs.
• Identify opportunities that contribute to long-term workforce development and talent attraction.
• Track engagement activities, measure outcomes, and share best practices across the Nordic Community Engagement network.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Business, Public Affairs, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder management, education partnerships, public affairs, or another relationship-focused role.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, project coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to transform ideas into practical and impactful initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Passion for community development, education, and future talent cultivation.
• Fluency in Finnish and English is required; Swedish is considered an advantage.

What we offer

• Weekly office breakfast on Wednesdays and daily snacks at the office
• Regular team events to stay connected and have fun
• Lunch and recreational benefits
• Extensive occupational health care
• Accident insurance covering your free time
• Holiday accrual of 2,5 days from the beginning of tenure
• Newest model of Iphone or Samsung for work phone
• Supportive and friendly colleagues across international teams
• A chance to contribute to something meaningful
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organisation

About The AtNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don't just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.