Specialist in Children, Family, Gender 60%

About the job

Your new role

In your new role as a Specialist in Children, Family, Gender, you will actively contribute to analysing the situation and needs of families with adolescents and children in the city of St. Gallen and, together with existing institutions, seek solutions to ensure the quality of life for families. Furthermore, it is important to incorporate gender-related perspectives into political concepts and measures as well as within administrative tasks. You can expect a varied and interesting range of duties, from implementing concepts, providing information, participating in projects, to drafting reports or proposals for the City Council or Parliament. With your commitment, you promote equal opportunities and equality of all genders and ensure safety, security, and opportunities for development for families and children.

This position is for you if you

• are enthusiastic about helping to shape the promotion of children in preschool and actively contributing to equal opportunities for all genders.
• enjoy working solution-oriented with different stakeholders, think across departments, and possess strong social skills.
• have already gained experience in project participation or project management.
• hold a tertiary-level qualification (FH/University) in Social Work or Social Sciences.
• ideally have experience in the public sector or a comparable environment.

Good reasons to work for the city of St. Gallen:

Your department

People are at the centre of our actions. The Department of Social Affairs actively shapes good coexistence in the city of St. Gallen. It develops the foundations for municipal social policy, supervises municipal subsidies in the areas of elderly care, health, social counselling, supplementary family care for preschool children, early support, addiction assistance, integration, neighbourhood work, and volunteer work, serves as a contact point for protection against racism and discrimination, and manages the AHV branch office of the city of St. Gallen.

Our corporate culture

With us, you contribute personally together with colleagues to a liveable city and the well-being of our diverse population. We foster a corporate culture characterised by mutual respect and equal opportunities. Our framework conditions support you in balancing work, family, and other areas of life.

What we offer

We offer flexible working time models including home office, tailored to your life situation. In addition, we support our employees with a versatile internal training programme as well as external further education in their personal and professional development. Attractive employment conditions and a workplace in the heart of the city of St. Gallen await you.

Have we aroused your interest?

Your questions about the position will be answered by Tatiana Pinto Cardoso, Co-Head of Department, telephone 071 224 67 80. For questions about the selection process, please contact Carina Weinmann, Human Resources, telephone 071 224 46 03. Please send us your complete application exclusively by electronic means.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.