Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
St. Gallen
9 hours ago
Store Management & Volunteer Coordination 80% for the Caritas Market Wil (SG)
- 24 May 2026
- 80%
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell supports those affected by poverty. Join us in promoting social integration and making a difference!
Tasks
- Lead the operational management of the Caritas market.
- Coordinate and support around 80 dedicated volunteers.
- Foster community connections and enhance the market offerings.
Skills
- Retail education and several years of experience required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
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About the job
Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell helps people affected by poverty and disadvantage in the region. We are committed to fighting poverty and promoting social integration.
The Caritas Markets offer people with a small budget access to affordable food and everyday goods. At the same time, they are places of encounter and social cohesion. We are looking for a
Store Management & Volunteer Coordination 80% for the Caritas Market Wil (SG)
The Caritas Market in Wil is a lively meeting place: in addition to the store operation, there is also a well-frequented meeting café. Around 80 volunteers are committed here with great dedication – they form the backbone of our offer.
As the current post holder is retiring, we are looking for a committed individual to take over the operational management of the market and at the same time competently accompany and further develop our volunteers.
Your tasks
Management of Caritas Market
- Overall responsibility for the operational management of the market
- Ensuring smooth processes (inventory management, cash register, orders)
- Deployment planning and organisation of daily business
- Ensuring quality, hygiene and safety standards
- Further development of the offer in the store and meeting café
- Recruitment, introduction and support of around 80 volunteers
- Planning and coordination of assignments
- Promotion of a respectful and motivating team culture
- Contact person for concerns, conflicts and individual situations
- Organisation of exchange and recognition formats
- Further development of volunteer work in the market
- Maintaining and expanding contacts with the city of Wil, churches and local organisations
- Collaboration with internal Caritas departments
- Co-creating an open, welcoming place for customers
Our requirements
- Training and several years of experience in retail, ideally in the food sector
- Experience in team leadership – preferably also in dealing with volunteers
- High social competence and enjoyment of working with diverse people
- Organisational strength as well as independent and structured working style
- Resilience and flexibility in a lively operational environment
- Good communication skills and networked thinking
- Existing hospitality licence or willingness to obtain one
- Identification with the values and goals of Caritas
Workplace: Caritas Market Wil
Workload: 80%
Start date: 01.09.2026 or by arrangement
For information about this position, please contact Mr Philipp Holderegger, Co-Managing Director, telephone +41 71 577 50 29.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to your electronic application.
Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell, Langgasse 13, 9008 St.Gallen
www.caritas-stgallen.ch
For information about this position, please contact Mr Philipp Holderegger, Co-Managing Director, telephone +41 71 577 50 29.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to your electronic application.
Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell, Langgasse 13, 9008 St.Gallen
www.caritas-stgallen.ch
