Communication Specialist (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 General Secretariat of the Department of the Interior supports the head of the department in her leadership role with services in the areas of administration, law, finance, IT, personnel, and communication, and fulfils essential cross-sectional functions for the entire department.

To complement our team, we are looking for a temporary

Communication Specialist (m/f/d)

from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement as part of a maternity cover.

Workload: 60-80%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You plan and coordinate the internal and external communication of the department with the responsible offices as well as the department management.
• You write and edit target group-oriented content for various communication channels.
• You support and advise the department management in presentations, speeches, and other communication tasks.
• You organise events and take on diverse coordination tasks.
• You accompany administrative and political processes related to government affairs.

What distinguishes you

• You have a bachelor’s degree in communication or a commercial apprenticeship with a federal vocational certificate and a federal specialist certificate as a PR specialist or a federal diploma as a PR consultant.
• You bring several years of professional experience in communication, in a comparable role, or in project and coordination work.
• You have a strong sense of language and enjoy preparing demanding content in a clear, precise, and audience-appropriate manner.
• You can quickly immerse yourself in diverse topics and critically question texts and procedures.
• You are politically minded and can quickly familiarise yourself with the structures and processes of our canton.
• You work independently, in a structured and service-oriented manner, and have a keen sense for different stakeholder groups.

What we offer

• Many meaningful topics and an inspiring working atmosphere at the pulse of socio-political developments
• A development-oriented working environment and a respectful collaboration
• A workplace in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Abbey District of St. Gallen – a unique symbiosis of historic architecture and modern administration.
• In the General Secretariat, you work at the interface with the offices in the Department of the Interior as well as with the department management and the government councillor, gaining direct insights into political events, decision-making processes, and developments.
• The position is temporary until approximately October 2027. The possibility of continued employment will be reviewed in early summer 2027.

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.