Specialist Voting Services (m/f/d)

About the job

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. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The State Chancellery is the staff office of the Cantonal Council and Government. The Service for Political Rights plans and organises, in cooperation with various partners, the federal and cantonal elections and referendums in the canton of St. Gallen.

We are looking for a

Specialist Voting Services (m/f/d)

from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 50-80%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You will work closely with the person responsible for e-voting and take on central tasks in the operational management of electronic voting
• You will configure the e-voting ballot processes, conduct tests, and take charge of the productive execution as well as the follow-up (statistics, accounting of ballot processes)
• You will perform system installations and trusted builds, set up laptops, and work with input/output files
• You will manage operational documentation (e.g. instructions, contracts) and contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes
• You will support the department in operating the e-collecting platform and other digital services in the field of political rights

What distinguishes you

• Master's degree in Business Informatics (or comparable qualification) with relevant professional experience
• High IT affinity and interest in familiarising yourself with technical systems and processes
• Very structured, precise, and reliable working style
• Ability to oversee complex processes and act calmly in critical situations
• High sense of responsibility and interest in political processes
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form, French skills are an advantage
• Willingness to work outside regular hours and flexibility in work planning

What we offer

• A varied and responsible role with the opportunity to actively contribute to the development of digital democracy
• Participation in a committed team
• Collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders at municipal, cantonal, and national levels
• Modern working time models and attractive training opportunities
• Workplace in the government building in the old town of St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

Law and Legislation

Fabienne Mäder, Head of Electronic Voting, Telephone 058 229 96 02