Youth and Community Work Specialist (60-80%)

The municipality of Risch is a progressive and dynamic organization in the public sector that enjoys high trust from its over 11'800 inhabitants. This is thanks to the daily commitment of around 300 employees, for whom service and solution orientation are part of their self-image. The Social/Health department consists of the areas of Generations and Society, School Social Work, and the Social Services, with a total of 24 employees. We are looking for a Youth and Community Work Specialist (60-80%) starting February 1, 2027, or by arrangement. In this function, you will be part of the Generations and Society area, which deals with questions of social coexistence. This includes the topics of child, youth, family, age, volunteer and socio-spatial work, as well as integration promotion. Your tasks * Leadership and further development of the open youth work of the municipality of Risch (youth center, semi-autonomous spaces, smaller projects) in cooperation with the team * Idea and concept development, leadership, implementation, and evaluation of target-group-connecting and cross-departmental projects with a socio-spatial, community-building, and/or health-promoting focus * Operation, maintenance, and rental of the <<Generationenraum>> * Likely practical supervision of trainees in socio-culture/community animation * Participation in team meetings as well as internal and external events * Networking with authorities and inter-municipal organizations and services Your profile * Degree (Higher Vocational School or University of Applied Sciences) in socio-culture or social work or a comparable qualification * Joy in and experience in the leadership and operation of open youth work * Experience in participating in and developing community work projects in the context of a Swiss municipality * Orientation towards the well-being and needs of the population while simultaneously being aware of the financial and political possibilities and limits of a public administration * Open, resilient, and team-oriented personality with a sense of responsibility, humor, empathy, and assertiveness * Confident and IT-savvy communication, orally and in writing; creation of concepts and reports for internal and external purposes * Further training (or willingness to do so) as a practical instructor in the field of socio-culture * Experience and flair in the area of graphic design and audiovisual communication are a plus Our benefits For us, the satisfaction of the population is the central focus. We are committed to a functioning and livable municipality with clarity, respect, and a high understanding of service. Appreciation shapes our everyday life: We listen, take concerns seriously, and maintain an open, collegial exchange. We trust the initiative of our employees and provide space for independent work as well as responsible decisions. Innovation and initiative are welcome with us -- we think ahead and courageously follow new paths. In doing so, we always act with foresight and take responsibility for sustainable solutions that create long-term benefits. Through flexible working hours, you can plan your work assignment independently and adapt it to business needs. Additionally, we offer above-mandatory social benefits and performance-related remuneration. Further information on the benefits of employment with the municipality can be found [here](< >). Contact Do you feel addressed and bring the necessary qualifications? Then we look forward to your complete application. You can submit your application quickly and easily online via the following link <<[apply here](< >)>>. For telephone inquiries, Heinz Röthlisberger, Head of the Generations and Society area, is available to you at Tel. We look forward to getting to know you! j4id10435880jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm