Secretary of the Municipal Council (80 - 100 %)

• 19 August 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite duration • St. Margrethen 2026-08-18 St. Margrethen is a diverse, attractive and dynamic municipality with an urban character. Approximately 6'700 inhabitants benefit from a modern and service-oriented administration, which is committed every day to a high quality of life and a strong place of residence and business. As part of a succession, following the retirement of the long-standing job holder, the political municipality of St. Margrethen is looking for, starting from 1 June 2027 or by agreement, a committed, leadership-oriented and responsible personality. To ensure a smooth handover, starting the position from 1 December 2026 would be desirable. Secretary of the Municipal Council (80 - 100 %) In this central key function, you contribute significantly to the success of the collaboration between politics, administration and the population. You support the municipal council in strategic and operational matters, coordinate the administration and actively shape the development of our municipality. Your tasks • management of the personnel and technical aspects of the municipal chancery • support and advice to the mayor as well as to the municipal council on legal, organizational and strategic matters • assurance and coordination of political processes, including the organization and minute-taking of municipal assemblies, elections and votes • central contact person for concerns, requests and queries from the population and the administration • direction and participation in the preparation, development and implementation of municipal regulations and ordinances • responsibility for professional internal and external communication, adapted to the recipients, as well as media work • project management as well as participation in cross-sectional initiatives Your profile • basic commercial training, preferably in public administration, with higher education or continuing education (e.g. CAS, MAS) or a university degree in law or a comparable qualification (e.g. legal agent) • professional and management experience in a comparable function • in-depth knowledge of municipal and administrative law • pronounced political understanding as well as pleasure in collaborating with authorities, administration and the population • strong service orientation, diplomatic skill and confident presentation • confident oral and written expression in German We offer you • a versatile and responsible management function with a large margin of maneuver • the possibility to participate actively in the development of the municipality and its administration • direct collaboration with the mayor and the municipal council • an exciting and varied field of activity at the interface between politics, administration and population • modern employment conditions as well as attractive social benefits • a committed team and an appreciative work culture • Place of work • 9430 St. Margrethen • St. Margrethen • 9430 • St. Margrethen