Stadt Thun
Thun
13 hours ago
Specialist in Open Child and Youth Work (60 - 70 %)
- 05 February 2026
- 60 – 70%
- Permanent position
- Thun
Job summary
Join Thun’s Open Children and Youth Work (OKJA) team! Be part of an engaging environment that supports families and children.
Tasks
- Develop and execute needs-based activities for youth collaboratively.
- Implement participatory socio-cultural projects and programs.
- Contribute to cross-project initiatives for youth and families.
Skills
- Degree in socio-cultural animation or social work required.
- Strong initiative and independent working style needed.
- Expertise in open youth work and community orientation essential.
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About the job
We manage, network, and position Thun as a city of education, families, and sports with a high quality of life and make an important contribution to the integration and well-being of children, young people, and families. The Open Child and Youth Work (OKJA) Thun is part of the Family Specialist Office in the Office for Education and Sports of the City of Thun. The OKJA of the City of Thun supports and accompanies various leisure activities for children and young people and their reference persons and is a contact point for child and youth issues both within and outside the administration.
As part of the further development of the OKJA City of Thun, we are looking for a position starting May 1, 2026, or by agreement
Your tasks:
- Developing and implementing needs- and life-world-oriented offers for children and young people in collaboration with team colleagues in the Mitte area and the Aarequai location
- Needs-oriented, participatory, and sociocultural projects and offers
- Participation in OKJA-wide projects and initiatives for children, young people, and their reference persons
- Participation in the further development of the Open Child and Youth Work of the City of Thun
- Networking and cooperation, counseling, triage
You bring with you:
- Completed studies in Sociocultural Animation or Social Work FH
- High initiative and independent working style
- High social competence, openness, and willingness to communicate
- Professional knowledge in Open Child and Youth Work, participation, social space, needs, and life-world orientation
- Car driving license
What awaits you:
- Exciting, challenging position in a dynamic environment where you can help shape and initiative is desired
- Attractive employment conditions with good social benefits and training opportunities
Contact
For telephone information, please contact Nina Grütter, Head of Open Child and Youth Work.
