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Event Staff (m/f/d)
- 16 March 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the St.Gallen Cantonal Administration, a significant player in Swiss governance. Be part of a dedicated team impacting over half a million lives.
Tasks
- Organize government events in local, inter-canton, and cross-border contexts.
- Handle all steps from conceptualization to post-event follow-up.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and manage protocols for events.
Skills
- Commercial training (EFZ) and further education in event management required.
- Familiarity with digital tools for event organization, like M365 and Evenito.
- Strong knowledge of the Swiss political system and St.Gallen specifically.
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About the job
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 "small foreign policy" of the cantons has steadily gained importance in recent years. The Coordination Office for Foreign Relations of the State Chancellery supports the government of the Canton of St. Gallen in its external impact and takes on a coordinating role in inter-cantonal, cross-border, and international cooperation. In addition, it designs government events and serves as a contact point for protocol-related questions.
We are looking for, by agreement, a
Event Staff (m/f/d)
Workload: 50%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- You organize government events in the cantonal, inter-cantonal, and cross-border context
- You take care of all work steps from concept through event support to follow-up and further development
- You work skillfully with internal and external stakeholders
- You are familiar with the customs and protocol around events and apply this knowledge in everyday work
- In addition, you take on support tasks in the coordination office
What distinguishes you
- You have a commercial basic education (EFZ) as well as further training in event management and bring proven experience in project and stakeholder management
- You are familiar with digital tools for event organization (e.g., M365 apps, event tool "Evenito") and are tech-savvy
- You are familiar with the Swiss political system and have very good knowledge of the Canton of St. Gallen
- You work in a structured, precise, and independent manner and are a resilient, service-oriented personality
- You have good oral and written German skills; knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage
- You are willing to take on new tasks and actively contribute to the further development of your area of responsibility
- You are flexible regarding workplaces and business trips within the framework of planning and conducting events
What we offer
- A motivated, collegial, and small team
- A varied and challenging activity within the framework of recurring and one-time events
- An attractive workplace in the government building in the old town of St. Gallen
- Modern working time models and attractive training opportunities
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.
