Career and Vocational Counselor with Leadership Role (m/f/d)
Sargans
Key information
- Publication date:06 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Sargans
Job summary
Join the Sarganserland career counseling team in Switzerland. Shape futures for youth and adults while enjoying a supportive work culture.
Tasks
- Lead and coordinate the team while advising clients.
- Develop modern programs and foster partnerships with schools and businesses.
- Contribute to regional committees with your expertise.
Skills
- Experience in career counseling and proven leadership skills required.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.
- Strategic thinking and a proactive approach are a must.
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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 Career and Vocational Counseling Sarganserland is a modern, customer-oriented, and established service center in Sargans that supports young people and adults around career choice and career questions. Our team consists of 7 employees.
We are looking for a
Career and Vocational Counselor with Leadership Role (m/f/d)
Starting August 1, 2026, or by arrangement
Workload: 80%
Workplace: Sargans
What to expect
You
- combine counseling activities with leadership responsibility and coordinate the personnel, professional, and organizational processes at the location.
- advise young people and adults.
- lead and support your team in daily work and promote constructive collaboration.
- drive professional development forward and jointly develop modern offerings.
- maintain exchange with schools, companies, professional associations, and other partners.
- actively contribute your knowledge to cantonal committees and expert groups.
What distinguishes you
- completed training and experience in career and vocational counseling
- proven leadership experience
- joy in working with people and in a team
- resilience, high reflection and communication skills
- strategic thinking and willingness to shape as well as interest in the further development of career counseling
- initiative, independent and solution-oriented working style
- efficient and organized handling of administrative tasks
What we offer
- varied and exciting tasks in a motivated team
- personal scope for design
- flexible working hours
- attractive development and training opportunities
- participation in the Ostwind company subscription
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.
Further information from:
Dr. Sabine Reinecke, Head of the Central Office for Career Counseling, Tel. +41 58 229 22 63
