Gemeinde Küsnacht
Küsnacht
Early Childhood Specialist / Family Centre Manager 50% (spread over 4 half days)
- 04 October 2026
- 50%
- Küsnacht
Job summary
Küsnacht am Zürichsee is an attractive community near Zurich. Join our dedicated team in a supportive work environment!
Tasks
- Lead and manage the family's center operations effectively.
- Develop programs for families with preschool children.
- Organize events promoting community engagement and integration.
Skills
- Higher education in social or educational fields required.
- Experience working with families and young children.
- Strong communication skills and social competence essential.
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About the job
Küsnacht on Lake Zurich is considered an attractive community near Zurich thanks to its excellent location, and here you are at the heart of the action! The employees of the municipal administration provide comprehensive, high-quality services for the population.
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The Family Centre Küsnacht is a place of encounter, exchange and support. Here, families with preschool children find space for contact, community and valuable impulses for everyday family life. With a low-threshold, open and participatory offer, we accompany parents in an important phase of life, promote social networking and strengthen families in their parenting and everyday tasks.
For the professional and operational management as well as further development of our Family Centre, we are looking for a committed, proactive and warm-hearted person as of 1 November 2026 or by arrangement
Early Childhood Specialist / Family Centre Manager 50% (spread over 4 half days)
Your tasks
- Professional, operational and financial management of the Family Centre
- Further development and needs-based design of offers for families with preschool children
- Planning, organisation and support of low-threshold offers, courses and events Promotion of encounters, participation, integration and social networking
- Collaboration and networking with specialist agencies, clubs and other local partner organisations
- Initial consultation of visitors and referral to suitable offers and support through specialist agencies
- Host and contact person for visitors during opening hours (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as well as Wednesday and Friday mornings)
Your profile
- Higher education in the social or educational field
- Professional experience in working with families, preschool children or in early support Knowledge in project and concept work
- Experience in networking and community work as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- High social competence, strong communication skills and a respectful approach to different life realities
- Availability during the Family Centre's opening hours
What we can offer you
- A varied and meaningful activity with a lot of independence and great scope for design
- The opportunity to actively shape the further development of the Family Centre
- Collaboration with committed professionals, volunteers and partner organisations
- A respectful, family-like working environment
- No fixed assignments during school holidays
- Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits
Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, Irene Kalt, our Head of Society, is happy to assist you at 044 913 13 39. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the link "Apply online now". See you soon.
