Summer Holiday Job City Green Winterthur (CW 30 20.07. – 24.07.2026 / CW 31 27.07. – 31.07.2026)

27 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join Stadtgrün Winterthur's team dedicated to forest and nature conservation. Enjoy a hands-on opportunity in a supportive work environment!

Tasks

Assist in removing invasive Neophyten threatening local biodiversity.
Work in Stadtwald Winterthur under guidance during two weeks.
Wear suitable clothing and follow safety measures for health.

Skills

Minimum age of 14 years, with a commitment to conservation efforts.
Teamwork and communication skills are essential.
A passion for nature and environmental protection is needed.

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About the job

Your Employer

The main department Forest and Landscape, with its 25 employees, is responsible for the care of the forest and various nature conservation areas within the city.

Your Tasks

Invasive neophytes are plants introduced from foreign regions that spread massively at the expense of native species. They threaten biodiversity in the city forest. City Green Winterthur is looking for students (maximum 7) who, under the guidance of a group leader, pull out neophytes such as Canadian goldenrod or glandular balsam in nature conservation areas of the city forest.

Deployment: Calendar week 30 + calendar week 31 daily from 8 am to 1 pm

Your Profile

Minimum age: 14 years

Place of work: City forest Winterthur, meeting point: Breite (mini golf course)

Equipment: Robust clothing, rain protection, good footwear. Gloves will be provided by City Green Winterthur. Tick vaccination (FSME) is recommended.

Salary: Young people aged 14 and 15 CHF 9.78 gross/hour
Young people aged 16 and 17 CHF 14.67 gross/hour

Which Documents We Need

Motivation letter including mention of which calendar week

Curriculum vitae

Copy of health insurance card

Copy of bank or postal account details

Contact

Your questions about the summer job will be gladly answered by Salome Spycher, Ranger, telephone +41 (0) 79 629 19 44.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to your online application with CV, copy of health insurance card (due to social security number) and copy of bank or postal account details.