Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Goldau
6 days ago
Group Leader Employment Program for Community Service Outdoors (m/f/d)
- 05 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Goldau
Job summary
Join Caritas Switzerland as a group leader in outdoor employment programs. Make a difference in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers!
Tasks
- Coordinate participation and manage work assignments for participants.
- Provide safety instructions and ensure adherence to rules.
- Organize and maintain equipment for various tasks.
Skills
- Completed vocational training in construction or a related field.
- Strong leadership experience in similar roles, at least five years.
- Excellent communication skills in German, both spoken and written.
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About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in committing to the vision of a solidarity-based society, as
Group Leader Employment Program for Community Service Outdoors (m/f/d)
The Education and Migration Department of Caritas Switzerland runs an employment program (EP) on behalf of the Canton of Schwyz for refugees, asylum seekers, and provisionally admitted persons. The program offers participants meaningful employment, a structured daily routine, and initial insights into the Swiss working world. At the same time, they make a valuable contribution to municipalities, associations, and the Canton of Schwyz.
As part of an expansion, we are looking for a committed individual who feels at home outdoors and can work throughout the year.
Your tasks
- Mobilizing and coordinating participants (PN) for work assignments
- Informing and instructing participants about working hours, rules, work safety, and equipment
- Organizing, providing, and transporting materials, tools, and machines
- Assigning participants according to their skills and the tasks to be performed
- Attendance control of summoned and actually present participants
- Leading, guiding, and accompanying participants during assignments
- Working as a foreman directly at the work sites
- Consistent implementation of applicable rules including issuing sanctions for non-compliance
- Maintenance and readiness of devices, machines, and vehicles
Our requirements
- Completed vocational training in construction, landscaping, or a comparable field (EFZ)
- Several years of experience as a foreman or group leader (at least 5 years of professional experience)
- Driver's license category D1 including CZV
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form
- Knowledge of cantonal conditions and local orientation in the Canton of Schwyz is an advantage
- Independent, efficient, and responsible working style with a high awareness of quality and safety
- Resilient, proactive, and team-oriented personality
- Strong social competence and the ability to engage with different people, cultures, and individual needs
- Enjoy working in nature and outdoors in all weather conditions
Workplace: Goldau SZ
Start of work: immediately or by arrangement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Dany Nardo, Head of Education and Migration Department, phone +41 41 419 23 03.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by
March 13, 2026, via the online portal.
Start of work: immediately or by arrangement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Dany Nardo, Head of Education and Migration Department, phone +41 41 419 23 03.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by
March 13, 2026, via the online portal.
