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Communications Specialist 80 - 100%
- 18 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonale Sozialamt as a Kommunikationsspezialist/in! Make an impact in social services and communication.
Tasks
- Manage and enhance the department's websites and content.
- Oversee internal communication and support departmental needs.
- Handle media inquiries and draft press releases.
Skills
- Bachelor's in communication with several years of experience.
- Strong editorial skills and audience-focused communication.
- Proficient with digital tools like CMS and MS Office.
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About the job
Communications Specialist 80 - 100%The Cantonal Social Office, with over 280 employees, undertakes diverse, controlling and operational tasks primarily in social assistance, social insurance, social services and the asylum sector at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities and various private organisations. It also operates its own facility, tilia, based in Rheinau.
To strengthen the legal and staff service of the office management, we are looking for a versatile, committed individual as a Communications Specialist 80 - 100%, starting 1 August 2026 or by arrangement.
Tasks
- You maintain and manage the websites in the thematic and organisational areas of the office and further develop them
- You are responsible for internal communication
- You advise and support the departments on communication matters
- You plan, create and edit content on a wide range of topics in various formats
- You handle media enquiries and write press releases
- You take on various organisational and administrative tasks for the office management (assisting with events, presentations, etc.)
- You lead cross-departmental projects and participate in working groups in the political context
Your skills and talents
- You have completed training in the communications field and have several years of experience in communication (Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification)
- You are familiar with cantonal administration and have an affinity for social policy issues
- You possess strong editorial skills, communicate confidently and appropriately for the target audience
- You have a technical flair and are proficient in using digital tools (CMS, newsletter tool, MS Office)
- You are resilient and work independently, proactively, purposefully and well organised
- You maintain a cooperative, confident approach with different stakeholders
Our offer
We are a small team where you can make a big impact. If you see challenges as opportunities and diversity as an enrichment, you will feel comfortable with us. The Canton of Zurich is a solid, fair and reliable employer with attractive employment conditions. The workplace is centrally located in Zurich.
Application
Take the next step in your career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Any questions? Sonja Schmidmeister, Head of Legal and Staff Services, is happy to answer any questions about the role at 043 259 24 53. For questions about the application process, please contact Diana Keyerleber, Head of HR, at 043 259 24 54.
We do not consider applications from personnel service companies for this position.
