16.10.2025 Communication Specialist with Organizational Talent (50–60%) at Cooperative Kraftwerk1 in Zurich

Kraftwerk1 is an innovative building and housing cooperative in Zurich with three settlements and a fourth under construction. Sustainability, solidarity, and self-organization shape our daily work. We don’t just build apartments – we create communal living spaces. Additionally, we experiment with new approaches – both in construction and in our organization: We are currently transitioning to a sociocratically organized structure.
Kraftwerk1 is also growing – therefore we are looking for reinforcement in communication – a

Your tasks

• You communicatively accompany internal, participatory projects.
• You write and produce the annual report – in consultation with internal committees and in collaboration with photographer, graphic designer, and editor.
• You organize the annual general meeting as well as other events confidently.
• You maintain and further develop the Kraftwerk1 communication channels (website, newsletter, settlement app beUnity) and ensure the quality of the contributions.
• The division of tasks is between you and your job partner, depending on interests and competencies.

Your profile

• Degree in communication, e.g., Bachelor in Communication and Media, or several years of experience in a similar role.
• Language is your craft: You write and edit confidently and precisely.
• You bring a few years of professional experience, but applications from younger professionals are also welcome.

Your style

• You work independently, proactively, and gladly take responsibility.
• You are very well organized and structured.
• You are open, curious, and learning comes easily to you.
• You are flexible in terms of time: Your working hours can also be in the evenings and weekends. They are project-related and therefore vary throughout the year: There is more to do in spring, less in summer. Annual working hours apply.

Additional desired skills

• You have a flair for visuals and enjoy new media and formats (photo/video/audio).
• You are interested in architecture, construction, and sustainable development.
• Non-profit engagement appeals to you – you feel comfortable in an environment with a social and cooperative mission.
• You have experience with participatory involvement processes.

What to expect

• A meaningful activity: you commit yourself to affordable residential and commercial space in Zurich.
• A dynamic environment with plenty of creative freedom.
• A culture of self-organization, flat hierarchies, and a lot of personal responsibility.
• Collaboration at eye level: You will be a sparring partner for the current communication specialist.
• Attractive working conditions: progressive social benefits, 40-hour week (annual working hours), 5 weeks vacation. Central office premises directly on the Limmat.
• Home office possible by arrangement. You should be in the office two days a week.
• The position starts immediately or by agreement.

Interested?
Then we look forward to your application!
If you would like to introduce yourself in addition to the usual dossier, please submit an A4 page or a link to an approximately one-minute audio or video recording.

Please send your complete application documents to Monika Sprecher, monika.sprecher@motimento.ch / +41 76 381 38 46. She will also answer your initial questions about the position.

Work location

Zurich Map view

Home office (according to internal guidelines)