Employee Digital Archiving (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant for over half a million people.

The State Archive of the Canton of St.Gallen is the memory of the canton. As a modern information centre, we advise authorities and departments on the creation and management of their files and ensure their permanent preservation.

We are looking for a committed and reliable

Employee Digital Archiving (m/f/d)

from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 80%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• You advise and support municipalities in the introduction and use of the digital long-term archive
• You assess, take over and structure digital documents from various specialised procedures
• You contribute to the development, operation and further development of systems for digital long-term archiving
• You advise cantonal file creators on file management issues
• You actively participate in the assessment and safeguarding of data from cantonal file creators

What distinguishes you

• You have a university degree, preferably in archival or information sciences, or a comparable qualification
• You bring proven skills in digital information security
• Ideally, you have already gained professional experience in archiving
• You convince with a structured and analytical way of working
• You work independently, grasp new topics quickly and make well-founded decisions
• You communicate confidently and appropriately for the target audience, both orally and in writing
• You think in a networked way and keep an eye on even complex contexts

What we offer

• A challenging and future-oriented activity at the interface between canton and municipalities, politics and history
• The opportunity to help shape the digital transformation in the administration
• A very good team culture
• Contemporary working conditions and attractive training opportunities

Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information at:

State Archive | sg.ch

Martin Lüthi, Head of Digital Services, telephone 058 229 32 05.