Internship Social Space / Integration (60 - 80%), 8-12 Months

30 January 2026
10 – 80%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

The Office for Urban Development enhances living spaces and economic areas. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable community integration.

Tasks

Contribute to the infoDesk information and advisory service weekly.
Support ongoing projects in social space/integration and initiate new ones.
Coordinate and connect local actors with key administrative personnel.

Skills

Currently studying Social Work, ideally with a focus on socio-cultural animation.
Interest in urban development, integration, and consulting.
Open, team-oriented personality with initiative and communication skills.

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About the job

The Office for Urban Development is responsible for the further development of living and residential spaces, the business location, as well as the Smart City. In the topic of living space, the focus is on "Social Space / Integration," which involves respectful coexistence of a diverse population and the promotion of social spatial developments that meet the needs of the population. We are guided by the principles of sustainable development.

Your Tasks

From August 1, 2026, or by arrangement, you will support the team of the Office for Urban Development in the core topic "Living and Residential Space" for eight to twelve months. Your area of responsibility includes, among other things, the following activities:

Participation in the information and advisory service "infoDesk" (1-2 days/week)

Participation in ongoing projects in the area of social space/integration and/or developing and implementing your own project, such as Neighborhood Day

Project-related coordination and mediation between neighborhood actors and key persons in the administration and promotion of networks in the neighborhoods

Preparation of concepts, protocols, decision-making bases, and reporting

Your Profile

You are studying Social Work at a university, preferably with a focus on sociocultural animation or social space-oriented social work

Interest in various fields of knowledge in urban and neighborhood development, social space, integration/migration, and counseling

A flair for working within the administration and with the diverse population of the city

Independent, responsible, and proactive working style as well as enjoyment of diverse tasks

Outgoing, open, and team-oriented personality who likes to contribute ideas

What We Offer

A meaningful activity in the dynamic environment of the Office for Urban Development

Versatile collaboration in different thematic areas

A committed, diverse team and modern working methods in an agile network structure

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Basil Dietlicher, Head of Social Space, Practical Trainer, 052 267 53 42, basil.dietlicher@win.ch
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/stadtentwicklung

We look forward to your online application, preferably with information about your educational situation, internship duration, and workload.