Clerk Political Rights (m/f/d)
Kanton St.Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:08 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with 6000 staff. Contribute to society's well-being through diverse services.
Tasks
- Handle various administrative tasks for elections and votes.
- Manage the voting register for Swiss citizens abroad.
- Assist in counting votes on election days.
Skills
- Completed commercial training and relevant work experience required.
- Interest in political processes and procedures essential.
- Fluent in German; knowledge of French and Italian preferred.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The State Chancellery is the staff office of the Cantonal Council and government. The Service for Political Rights plans and organizes, in cooperation with various partners, the federal and cantonal elections and referendums in the canton of St. Gallen.
We are looking for a
Clerk Political Rights (m/f/d)
Starting March 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Workload: 60-80%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- Diverse administrative and professional tasks in the preparation and execution of elections and referendums, in the verification of signatures for cantonal initiatives and referendums, as well as in responding to external inquiries
- Independent management of the voting register for Swiss citizens abroad including correspondence with Swiss representations abroad
- Participation in the counting of votes on election and referendum Sundays
- Independent preparation of official publications and government decisions
What distinguishes you
- Completed commercial training (EFZ) and several years of professional experience, ideally in public administration
- Interest in political processes and procedures
- Experience in the field of political rights (e.g., work in a municipal voting office) is an advantage
- Independent, efficient, and very precise working style as well as composure in hectic situations
- Familiarity with digital applications and affinity for numbers
- Confident German language skills in speaking and writing; knowledge of French and Italian is an advantage
- Willingness to work on weekends (4–5 times per year)
What we offer
- A varied and responsible activity at the heart of direct democracy
- A motivated and collegial team
- An attractive workplace in the government building in the old town of St. Gallen
- Modern working time models and attractive training opportunities
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
