THE NOSE JOB: Scent Reviewer, Turku Archipelago (Finland)

Visit Turku Archipelago is hiring a professional nose. Yes, really. We believe Turku Archipelago is the best-smelling destination in the world. Not Paris. Not Athens either, whatever some lists claim. But a claim like that needs proof, and our own noses are hopelessly biased. So we're hiring one that isn't. This is a real job with a real contract and real pay. All you need to bring is your nose. The job in short Duration: 5–7 days in May or June 2027 (we confirm exact dates with the selected candidate)Location: Turku Archipelago, FinlandPay: €2,000 gross for the full assignment, plus statutory holiday compensationTravel and accommodation: covered by usContract: fixed-term employment contract with Visit Turku Archipelago OyApplication deadline: 25 October 2026 at 23:59 EET (UTC+2) What you’ll do As our Nose, you'll follow your nose across the islands and assess the archipelago's scents, from sea air and pine forests to saunas and freshly baked bread. You'll describe and analyse what you smell in a way that makes other people want to smell it too. And you'll document all of it yourself on video and in photos, which Visit Turku Archipelago will use in its social media and other channels. At the end, you report your findings. Honestly. Who we're looking for You don't need a diploma from a perfume school. You need a nose for the good things in life, the courage to stick it where others haven't, and the confidence to talk about it on camera. It also helps if you're not allergic to sauna. You must be at least 18 years old, have the right to work in Finland (at the time of your application and for next May-June as well), own camera equipment suitable for shooting video and still images (such as a smartphone), and be available for the full work period in June 2027. How we choose Visit Turku Archipelago chooses the Nose. We’re assessing applicants based on four things: How convincingly you smell, including your technique, and how vividly you describe what you smell.How you come across on camera.Your social media presence and how well you connect with an audience.The application that leaves the jury most convinced. We don't hold interviews. We make the decision based on your video and application form alone, so make them count. How to apply Post a short application video on Instagram or TikTok. In your video, introduce yourself as a Nose applicant, pick an object of your choice, smell it and give us your assessment. Show us how you smell, because your technique counts. Tag @saaristo_finland and use the hashtag #SaaristoNoseJob, and make sure your account is public so we can see your video. Then fill in the application form at https://saaristo.fi/nosejob and add the link to your video. We only consider applications that include both the video and the form. What happens next We review all applications after the deadline. Everyone who applies hears from us by email by 10 November, whether we choose you or not. Along with the selected Nose, we pick a few reserve candidates, and we may contact them if our first choice can't take the job. We announce the selected Nose on 17 November. The pay and terms are fixed, and we don't negotiate them. Every candidate receives the same offer. We don't consider late or incomplete applications. We process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR, as stated in our Privacy Policy (saaristo.fi/privacy-policy). The employment contract sets out the full details and terms of the job. Got a nose for this? Apply by 25 October 2026. The Turku archipelago is waiting to be smelled.