Jobcenter MAIA
The municipal employment office "Jobcenter MAIA" in Potsdam-Mittelmark supports you with counselling, financial assistance and job placement services. Here you can find all key information about citizen‘s income (Bürgergeld), training opportunities and employer services.
Your partner for employment
Jobcenter MAIA supports you in your job search, qualifications and financial security. As a municipal employment office, the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark is independently responsible for providing basic income support for jobseekers.
With citizen's income (Bürgergeld), job offers and training opportunities, we help open up new professional prospects. Jobcenter MAIA is part of the Department of Social Affairs, Employment and Migration and is your point of contact for all questions concerning employment and social security.
Jobcenter MAIA : Our employment services for jobseekers
Individuals : Our offer
We accompany you on the way to a secure job:
Advice & support: Individual counselling helps you develop new career prospects. Our experienced staff will assist you with all your questions.
Financial assistance: Jobcenter MAIA provides financial support such as citizen’s income (Bürgergeld) and other benefits to secure your livelihood.
Take advantage of Jobcenter MAIA’s services to improve your chances on the job market and build long-term prospects.
Citizen's income : Applications & Forms
Citizen's income new application
Apply for citizen’s income (Bürgergeld) and receive financial support for your living expenses.
Information sheets & Forms
Find all key information and documents related to citizen’s income (Bürgergeld) at a glance.
Information brochure SGB II
Learn more about benefits and support according to the German Social Code Book II (SGB II), which governs employment promotion, including job placement, career counselling and training opportunities.
Change notification
Use this form to report changes in your personal or financial situation.
Extension request
Submit your application in good time to continue receiving citizen’s income (Bürgergeld) beyond the current approval period.
Citizen’s income loan
Apply for a loan under SGB II (German Social Code Book II)– for example, for essential purchases in exceptional life situations.
Citizen's income (Bürgergeld) - basic income support for jobseekers
Personal support : Integration support (IBEG)
Since 2012, the Jobcenter MAIA has been offering targeted assistance to long-term unemployed individuals and families in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark through the Integration Support (IBEG) project. At its core is intensive, personalised counselling combined with flexible support to help participants re-enter the primary labour market.
Participants benefit from individual guidance, internship placements and employer contacts, assistance with job applications, and help with the recognition of professional qualifications. Further education is also a key element of the project, aiming to improve employability and the social situation – especially for children in families receiving citizens’ income.
Federal Employment Agency
The Federal Employment Agency also offers online access to current job opportunities in the Potsdam-Mittelmark region. With a clear search function and regularly updated listings, you can view all available options at a glance – simply search online and apply directly.
Employment service : Get in touch with us!
Jobcenter MAIA : Unser Arbeitgeberservice
Businesses : Employer service
Jobcenter MAIA supports companies in Potsdam-Mittelmark in finding qualified professionals and offers tailored solutions for staffing needs.
Take advantage of our employer service for recruiting suitable candidates. Learn more about funding opportunities that support you in hiring new employees. We strengthen the regional economy by connecting employers and job seekers.
Employer service : Our offer for employers
Job placement request (employment)
This form helps your company find suitable candidates for open positions.
Job placement request (apprenticeship)
Use this form when looking for qualified apprentices for your business.
Integration subsidy
Apply for financial support to successfully integrate new employees into your company.
Information sheet on integration subsidy
This document provides all relevant information about applying for the integration subsidy.
Flyer integration subsidy
A compact overview of the benefits and opportunities offered by the integration subsidy.
Employer service : Get in touch!
Fast, easy & free of charge
We offer you:
Personal support (also on site)
Minimal bureaucracy
Call-back service within 48 hours
Free service
Convince yourself!
Contact us:
Email: arbeitgeberservice@potsdam-mittelmark.de
Service phone: 033841 91-800
Jobcenter MAIA : Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The citizen's Income supports people in financial need. Find out about the requirements and submit your application directly online.
Fill in our online form or use our PDF documents to print out and send in.
Our advisors will support you with individual recommendations and further training opportunities to make it easier for you to enter the job market.
The employer service provides support in finding suitable employees and offers information on funding programs.
MAIA Jobcenter provides support for non-German speakers from the very first contact. Here you’ll find information sheets with key details available in multiple languages.
Information sheets in European languages:
Information (German), Информация (Bulgarian), Information (English), Information (French), Πληροφορίες (Greek), Informacje (Polish), Informații (Romanian), Информация (Russian), Informace (Czech), Bilgiler (Turkish), Információk (Hungarian).
Information sheet in other languages:
معلومات (Arabic), ܡܕܥܐ (Aramaic), اطلاعات (Dari), Agahdariyan (Kurdish), معلومات (Pashto), اطلاعات (Persian), Macluumaad (Somali), زانیاریەکان (Sorani), Thông tin (Vietnamese).