Youth and Community Work Specialist (60-80%)

About the job

The municipality of Risch is a progressive and dynamic organisation in the public sector, enjoying a high level of trust from over 11,800 residents. This is thanks to the daily commitment of around 300 employees, for whom service and solution orientation are a matter of course.

The Social/Health Department consists of the areas of Generations and Society, School Social Work, and Social Services with a total of 24 employees.

We are looking for a specialist starting 1 February 2027 or by arrangement:

Youth and Community Work Specialist (60-80%)

In this role, you will be part of the Generations and Society area, which deals with questions of social coexistence. This includes topics such as children, youth, family, ageing, voluntary and community work, as well as integration promotion.

Your tasks

• Management and further development of the open youth work of the municipality of Risch (youth centre, semi-autonomous spaces, smaller projects) in collaboration with the team
• Idea and concept development, management, implementation and evaluation of cross-target group and cross-departmental projects with a social-spatial, community-building and/or health-promoting focus
• Operation, maintenance and rental of the "Generations Room"
• Likely practical supervision of trainees in socioculture/community animation
• Participation in team meetings as well as internal and external events
• Networking with authorities and supra-municipal organisations and services

Your profile

• Qualification (Advanced Technical College or University of Applied Sciences) in socioculture or social work or a comparable education
• Enjoyment of and experience in managing and operating open youth work
• Experience in collaborating on and developing community work projects in the context of a Swiss municipality
• Orientation towards the welfare and needs of the population while being aware of the financial and political possibilities and limits of a public administration
• Open, resilient and team-oriented personality with a sense of responsibility, humour, empathy and assertiveness
• Confident and IT-savvy communication skills, both oral and written; creating concepts and reports for internal and external purposes
• Further training (or willingness to undertake) as a practical trainer in the field of socioculture
• Experience and flair in graphic design and audiovisual communication are a plus

Our services

Our focus is on the satisfaction of the population. We are committed with clarity, respect and a high level of service understanding to a functioning and liveable municipality. Appreciation shapes our daily work: we listen, take concerns seriously and maintain an open, collegial exchange.

We trust in the initiative of our employees and provide space for independent work and responsible decisions. Innovation and initiative are welcome here – we think ahead and boldly take new paths. In doing so, we always act with foresight and take responsibility for sustainable solutions that create long-term benefits.

Flexible working hours allow you to plan your work independently and adapt it to business needs. In addition, we offer above-standard social benefits and performance-based remuneration. Further information on the advantages of employment with the municipality can be found here .

Contact

If you feel addressed and have the necessary qualifications, we look forward to receiving your complete application. You can quickly and easily submit your application online via the following link « apply here ».

For telephone enquiries, Heinz Röthlisberger, Head of Generations and Society, is happy to assist you at Tel. 041 554 27 15.

We look forward to getting to know you!