Apprenticeship as Commercial Employee EFZ (Services and Administration)

About the job

Unia is the largest trade union in Switzerland. With our approximately 180,000 members and 1,200 employees, we are committed to fair working conditions and a social Switzerland. This is done dynamically and combatively. 

Have you already made your career choice and are now looking for a training position from 1 August 2027 in St. Gallen? We offer at the regional secretariat of the Unia trade union a 

Apprenticeship as Commercial Employee EFZ (Services and Administration) 

Tasks 
During your 3-year apprenticeship, you will get to know interesting, challenging and exciting activities in the field of administration and services. Your practical training takes place in the back office, legal service and collective member support. You will learn to organise appointments and meetings, record and process data, and be in direct contact with our members by phone, in writing or at the counter. 

Requirements
We are looking for a motivated secondary school student with good grades in the main subjects German and Mathematics. In this role, flexibility, independence and interconnected thinking are important factors in daily work. 

A basic requirement for this apprenticeship is a mother tongue of Portuguese, Italian or Spanish. 

As important as good school performance are enjoyment in dealing with people, working with computers and the willingness to learn new things. You plan your work well and can also work independently.

What we offer you 
The Unia trade union opens new doors that, through your willingness to learn and your interest, give you the chance to discover new activities and areas of work. Your training supervisor and the practical trainers of the various departments support you on the way to a successful apprenticeship completion.
You will have opportunities for further training with us (internal and external). Unia offers you flexible working hours, progressive employment conditions (7 weeks holiday, 40-hour week). 

Do you feel addressed? 
Then please send us your complete application documents by email by 9 November 2026 at the latest to: personal-osgr@unia.ch 

We would be happy to show you what to expect on a taster day. 

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Ms Mehtap Lama, Head of IMB, or Liliana Pires, Vocational Training Officer, by email (bo@unia.ch). 

We look forward to your application!