Bern
Employee* Retreat Space Schützenmatte 10% or 15% (a)
- 23 October 2026
- 10 – 15%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
We are looking for two personalities for the Socioculture department.The retreat space at Schützenmatte is a low-threshold retreat and protection space for people in nightlife. We support people in stressful situations, crises, experiences of violence or boundary violations, as well as in cases of psychological or physical overload.
The service is mainly present on the nights from Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday at Schützenmatte. The work is carried out in pairs and in cooperation with other actors on site.
We work calmly, attentively and professionally: with a clear attitude and without an intervention mandate. The principle applies: as little as possible, as much as necessary.
Equality and diversity are important to us. We welcome applications from FINTA* persons.
Employee* Retreat Space Schützenmatte 10% or 15% (a)
Become part of our team
Your work has an impact – for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Help shape the community and the future of this city with us: visible, tangible, sustainable.
At the Directorate for Education, Social Affairs and Sport, the person is at the centre. The Socioculture department promotes participation, coordinates sociocultural and neighbourhood work offers.
What you will achieve
- Support, care and advice for those seeking protection during the night
- Presence work and low-threshold contact in public spaces
- Ability to act in conflict, crisis and stressful situations
- Cooperation with partners on site and referral to specialist agencies
- Participation in team meetings, supervisions and further training
What you bring
- Training in social, health or psychosocial fields
- Experience in dealing with people in stressful or vulnerable life situations
- Confidence and ability to reflect in conflict and crisis situations
- Ability to endure situations and remain present
- Interest in low-threshold and presence-oriented work
- Willingness to work nights and weekends
Your benefits in Bern
For meaning & city life
With us, you make a difference. You help shape city life, take responsibility and make Bern more liveable.
Security & stability
We offer fair pay, clear structures, regulated working hours and long-term prospects.
Room for your whole life
Our working model adapts to your life wherever possible. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony.
Growing with Bern
We give you space for development, further training and independent action.
Healthy in everyday life
With sport, exercise and advice, you stay fit: physically, mentally, socially – and not just at the workplace.
Everyday advantages
We offer practical extras that make your everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
Contact
If you have questions about the application process or the employer City of Bern, I am happy to help.
Monika Graser
Project Manager Socioculture
031 321 60 43
Would you like to learn more about this position and our team at the City of Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to assist!
Dominik Schuler
Team Leader Retreat Space Schützenmatte
031 321 43 05
Your application process
This is how the application process works with us:
Step 1: Online application
Submit your application documents online via our job portal. To allow us to process your documents further, you must create a login. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation. We assess each application individually based on the criteria in the job advertisement. This sometimes takes a little time. If your application fits, we will contact you for a first interview.
Step 2: Interviews
In the interview – by phone, on site or online – we want to get to know you. We check whether your expectations of the position match ours, what experience and skills you bring, whether you like our culture and how you fit into the team. If there is mutual interest and depending on the position, several interviews may take place. All your questions about the position, the team or the employment conditions are always welcome.
Step 3: Further steps in the process
Depending on the position, we arrange a trial or taster day, give you a professional task, organise a meeting with the team or invite you to an assessment. Reference checks are usually also part of our application process. You will be transparently informed about all steps in the process.
Step 4: Application decision
Are you convinced by us and we by you? After a verbal offer, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents and information on how to proceed until you start the job. It didn’t work out? We look forward to you applying for other exciting positions despite the rejection.
For Bern. With heart. With impact.
More than 4,500 people work together in the City of Bern, spread across five directorates and more than 80 professions. We are committed with passion and conviction to the people who live and work here. Together we shape the community and the future of this city – visible, tangible, sustainable. For our city. For Bern.
