Support Employee (m/f/d)

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, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

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

The Office for Social Affairs initiates and promotes developments for diverse coexistence and social participation in the canton. It supports the implementation of the rights of children and young people, families, women and men, people with a migration background, people who need social assistance or social counseling, elderly people and people with disabilities, as well as organizations and institutions that advocate for these target groups.

We are looking for a temporary maternity cover with the option of permanent employment from May 1, 2026, or by arrangement, for six months for a

Support Employee (m/f/d)

Workload: 60-80 %

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• After the six months, there is the possibility of continued employment with a workload of 40–60 %.
• You give the correspondence and printed materials of the office the final linguistic, formal, and stylistic touch.
• You answer the phone and process incoming mail together with the support team.
• You organize events administratively in cooperation with the specialist departments.
• You support the specialist departments in processing project applications.
• You manage the office's website.
• You manage electronic administrative tools (such as address or business directories).

What distinguishes you

• You have completed commercial training, preferably with a vocational baccalaureate.
• You bring at least five years of professional experience in the commercial field, ideally in public administration.
• Flawless German spoken and written completes your profile.
• You have very good knowledge of common IT programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and IT affinity.
• You are familiar with CMS programs (Adobe Experience Manager or similar).

What we offer

• An exciting and varied activity in a socially significant area of responsibility
• A cooperative working culture
• Progressive working conditions and attractive training opportunities
• An attractive workplace in the old town of St.Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information at:

www.soziales.sg.ch

Nora Stahr, Head of Staff, Phone 058 229 89 80.