Männedorf
Youth Worker 60 %
- 15 October 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Männedorf
About the job
Youth Worker 60 %
Do you want not only to continue youth work but actively help shape it? In our renovated youth centre directly by the lake, you will have plenty of freedom: Together in a small team, you will further develop offers, implement your own ideas, and create a place where children and young people like to spend their time.
We are looking for a committed person to start immediately or by arrangement as
- You will jointly manage our youth centre with the team and a civilian service worker and actively shape its offers and further development.
- You will develop sociocultural offers and projects in the youth centre and in public spaces and implement them.
- You will engage in relationship work and be present for the concerns of children and young people.
- You will support our trainee employee (community animation).
- You will network with schools, school social work, and other local actors.
- You will take on public relations as well as the associated administrative and planning tasks.
- A completed education in sociocultural animation or social work (university of applied sciences), social pedagogy (higher vocational school/university of applied sciences), community animation (higher vocational school) or a related field
- Practical experience in open child and youth work
- Further training in practical instruction (PAL) or willingness to complete it
- Initiative, creativity, and enjoyment in taking responsibility and contributing your own ideas
- A respectful and clear communication style at eye level and in different roles
- Willingness for occasional evening and weekend shifts (Wednesdays until 7:30 pm, Fridays until 10:00 pm, and one Saturday evening per month)
- Enjoyment of administrative and planning tasks
- Confident use of digital tools and social media as well as a quick grasp of new information
- Plenty of freedom and personal responsibility in shaping the youth centre, offers, and projects
- A renovated youth centre directly by the lake and just a few steps from the station
- A small team where you can contribute and help shape collaboration
- Generous support for your professional development
Do you want to contribute your ideas?
Then we look forward to meeting you. Apply directly via "Apply online now".
If you would first like to learn more about the position or your future working day, your future supervisor Francisco Carballo, Head of Youth and Family Department, will be happy to provide information at 044 921 66 35.
We look forward to meeting you.
