Head of Communication Unit Caritas Network (80%)

The Communication Department is responsible for the appearance, fundraising, and foundational work of Caritas Zurich. Our organisation is in contact with numerous stakeholders and also manages the Communication Unit on behalf of all German-speaking Swiss regional organisations within the

Caritas Network. The advertised position includes leading the unit (60%) as well as communication activities for Caritas Zurich (20%).

For the Communication Unit in the Caritas Network (60%):

• Communication consulting and support for the German-speaking Swiss Conference of Regional Caritas Organisations and the individual regional offices
• Editorial management of the print magazine "Caritas regional"
• Member of the national content team for the website (caritas-regio.ch)
• Coordination of media and project enquiries within the Caritas Network
• Overall project management of the awareness campaign "One Million Stars" and other supraregional communication measures
• Responsibility for the network media database: production and management of image series
• Layout of flyers, posters, and other printed materials
• Budget responsibility, handling administrative and coordination tasks

Your main tasks for Caritas Zurich (20%):

• Internal communication consulting for specialist departments
• Collaboration on ongoing marketing and communication tasks
• Planning and implementation of the "One Million Stars" event in Zurich

You think in a networked and forward-looking manner and move confidently in different subject areas and stakeholder groups. You combine conceptual thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented working style and also enjoy getting involved operationally. In addition, you bring the following:

• Solid training in communication or marketing as well as several years of professional experience
• Broad communication and marketing knowledge with experience in the conception and implementation of measures across various channels
• Editorial strength and confident German; good English and preferably French skills
• Experience with common communication and creative tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud) is an advantage
• Independent and structured working style as well as pronounced organisational talent
• High service orientation, empathy, and a good sense for bringing people and interests together
• Initiative, healthy pragmatism, and perseverance