Specialist Socio-cultural Animation/Youth Work

Specialist Socio-cultural Animation/Youth Work ##

(also in training), 50 - 60%

The Verein Freizeitzentrum ( www.freizumi.ch ) aims to promote meaningful, versatile, and attractive leisure activities in Zumikon, for children, adolescents, families, and adults. It achieves this goal by providing a wide range of activities including a wood and ceramics workshop, Galerie Milchhütte, children's and youth work, course and room rental services, as well as projects and events with volunteers.

For the Youth Work/Socio-culture area, we are looking for a specialist in socio-cultural animation (a person in training is also possible) for 50 - 60% starting 1 February 2027. Due to the team constellation, applications from women* will be preferred.

The concept of youth work is participatory and is not oriented towards a youth club. As a specialist, you support young people in the self-design of leisure activities tailored to their needs. You bear responsibility in the operational work and work closely within a team. Your focus will be on youth work, but you will also support the socio-cultural facility in intergenerational work and in operational matters.

Your tasks

• Operating the youth area in a 2-person team
• Accompanying and supporting young people in the implementation of their ideas
• Realization of participation projects and youth culture events
• Leading/designing workshops in middle school and secondary school (topic areas: participation, gender, sexual pedagogy)
• Accompanying self-managed youth parties
• Organizing and conducting intergenerational offers and projects in the community
• Gender-sensitive and outreach youth work
• Networking and cooperation with schools and organizations
• Rental and handover of premises

Our desired profile

• Degree FH or HF in Social Work (Socio-cultural Animation, Social Work) or in corresponding training.
• Professional experience in open children's and youth work
• Experience in the planning and implementation of participatory projects and events
• Experience in the design and implementation of workshops is an advantage
• High level of independence and flexibility. Willingness to work evenings and weekends as well
• Proactive and team-oriented personality
• Openness and communication skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Graphic and/or technical flair is an advantage

We offer

• A position with high personal responsibility and great creative freedom
• A varied and independent activity
• Contemporary employment conditions
• Collaboration in a dedicated team
• Generous and modern infrastructure

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents to Dennis Padel, Leiter Freizeitzentrum Zumikon, Dorfstrasse 43, 8126 Zumikon or by email to padel@zumikon.ch . We are happy to provide further information.