Specialist Markets and Fairs City of Lucerne (60%) - Start: immediately or by arrangement

About the job

Do you enjoy working with people, keep an overview in hectic times, and want to actively shape the market and fair operations of the City of Lucerne? Then we look forward to your application!

• You organize, coordinate, and administer the markets and fairs of the City of Lucerne (permits, correspondence, changes/cancellations, invoicing as well as collection and dunning).
• You are present on-site from 6:00 a.m. during market and fair times (regularly one to two Saturday shifts per month; January to April – holiday replacements are organized).
• You ensure an orderly, safe, and high-quality market and fair operation.
• You implement political decisions, legal regulations, and official requirements (including the use of public space as well as safety and order regulations).
• You maintain and further develop the municipal market and fair system and ensure quality (concepts, new formats, process optimizations).
• You take over coordination at the interfaces between market participants, market visitors, municipal departments, and other stakeholders.
• You conduct on-site inspections and ensure compliance with permits, guidelines, and requirements.
• You support events in public spaces, especially with setup and dismantling as well as operational implementation.

• You have completed vocational training with qualified further education, preferably in the commercial or service-oriented sector.
• You are resilient, customer-oriented, and a team player and enjoy dealing with different stakeholders.
• You are interested in traditions and developments in the market and fair sector as well as in public space.
• You bring high social competence, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.
• You present yourself confidently, communicate very well orally and in writing, and have assertiveness and negotiation skills – even in demanding situations.
• You are characterized by a structured and organized way of working, are ICT-savvy, and have very good application knowledge in Microsoft 365.
• You are willing to work flexible hours and occasional weekend shifts (especially in October and December).
• You hold a category B driving license.