City Council Assistant (50%)

12 March 2026
50%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join the City of Winterthur's Department of Construction and Mobility! Be part of a supportive team while gaining insight into local politics.

Tasks

Manage the city council secretariat in a job-sharing arrangement.
Coordinate business and scheduling for the department's leadership.
Prepare documents for city council and parliament sessions.

Skills

Commercial training and strong MS Office skills required.
Excellent communication skills and fluent German are essential.
Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.

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About the job

Would you like to actively shape the work of the Department of Construction and Mobility of the City of Winterthur? In our departmental secretariat, you work in a small, dynamic team with intensive exchange and at the same time take on independent responsibility. If you wish to gain insight into the political everyday life of the City of Winterthur and work reliably, responsibly, and discreetly, we look forward to your application.

Your Tasks

Responsibility for the city council secretariat in job sharing with two colleagues (60% and 40%)

Coordination of business and appointment planning for the department management as well as the management of the Department of Construction and Mobility

Preparation of matters for city council and city parliament meetings

Handling of business correspondence and email traffic of City Councilor Christa Meier

Organization of meetings, meetings, and staff events for the department management

Your Profile

Commercial basic training as well as very good MS Office skills

Professional experience, preferably in a similar function

Fixed working days are Wednesday and Friday (full day) as well as Thursday morning. Some flexibility is expected for substitutions in the three-person team and occasional additional assignments

Strong communication skills as well as confident German

Quick comprehension and independent, structured way of working

What We Offer

Diverse development and training opportunities

Fair, transparent salary system

Modern workplace in the Superblock in the heart of Winterthur

Appreciative and highly motivated team looking forward to you

Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Adrijana Maric, City Council Assistant, +41 52 267 54 12.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to your online application.