Intern in Youth Work

Adliswil

Key information

Publication date:04 August 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Adliswil

Job summary

Adliswil is a vibrant city with high quality of life, growing rapidly. Join a supportive work environment focusing on youth engagement and development.

Tasks

Engage and build relationships in open youth centers.
Assist in implementing and creating new projects.
Participate in community work and public outreach activities.

Skills

Interest in youth work, ideally with previous experience.
Strong communication and creativity skills.
Ability to work well in teams and be adaptable.

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Introduction

The city of Adliswil is a dynamic city with a high quality of life that has grown rapidly in recent years. With customer-friendly services, the administration is there for around 19,600 residents.

In youth work in Adliswil - Langnau am Albis, the focus is on four main areas: youth meeting, project work, mobile youth work, and support. The focus is on young people who are promoted in their creativity and personality development, as well as supported in difficult situations. In the two youth centers in Adliswil and Langnau, young people find a space to spend their leisure time, make contacts, and carry out their own or accompanied projects.

We are looking for an intern in youth work 60 - 80% starting December 1, 2025, or by arrangement.

Intern in Youth Work 60 - 80%

Your Tasks

During the six-month to one-year internship, you will be introduced to all areas of youth work in Adliswil - Langnau am Albis by your practical trainer and can determine and shape your own focus areas depending on your interests. The tasks include:

Presence and relationship work in the open youth center
Participation in the implementation of existing projects
Participation in the design of new projects
Participation in a community work project
Public relations work (designing flyers, posters)
Participation in team meetings, reflection
Administration
Networking work within the city of Adliswil as well as in the district of Horgen
Round walks and actions as part of mobile youth work in public spaces

What We Expect from You

You have an interest in working with young people, are humorous, and assertive. Ideally, you already have some experience in open youth work or in the leisure sector with young people. Communication skills, creativity, spontaneity, enjoyment of project work, and a high level of social competence round off your profile.

Our Offer to You

You have the opportunity to complete an exciting internship in socio-cultural animation or social work. We offer you a responsible position where you can contribute your know-how, implement your own ideas, and advocate for the concerns of young people. Furthermore, the internship allows you to gain experience in the field of youth work and to grow both professionally and personally.