Communications Officer/-r, 60-80 % — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The Department of Education, Culture and Sport (DBKS) of the Canton of Solothurn comprises the Primary School Office, the Office for Vocational Education, Central and Higher Education, the Office for Culture and Sports and the Departmental Secretariat.
The departmental secretariat is home to the central competence and focal point for communication, which advises and supports the department head, the department secretary and the office heads in all communication tasks.
For the communication department, we are looking for a communications officer, 60-80%, as of 01.11.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn location. Your responsibility
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sport (DBKS) of the Canton of Solothurn comprises the Primary School Office, the Office for Vocational Education, Central and Higher Education, the Office for Culture and Sports and the Departmental Secretariat.
- The departmental secretariat is home to the central competence and focal point for communication, which advises and supports the department head, the department secretary and the office heads in all communication tasks.
- You have a degree from a technical college or university in the field of communication, ideally supplemented by further training in the field of PR, communication management or journalism.
- You also have several years of professional experience in corporate communications or journalism.
Key requirements
- You have a degree from a technical college or university in the field of communication, ideally supplemented by further training in the field of PR, communication management or journalism.
- You also have several years of professional experience in corporate communications or journalism.
- Excellent editorial skills as well as a stylish expression in German in word and writing distinguish you, using them profitably in both analogue and digital formats such as the Internet and social media.
- They work independently and structured with a view to the essentials.
- You also formulate complex or sensitive content in a comprehensible, addressable, adapted to the situation and appealing.
- Forward-looking and goal-oriented, you advance projects with high implementation power and the necessary flexibility.
- An appreciative approach, teamwork and discretion characterize your personality.
- They have knowledge and strong skills for a fast and flexible response in everyday life and in crisis situations (verbal and written).
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV Equal pay between men and women Loyalty rewards
- 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave Financial contributions to childcare
Contacts
- Email applications cannot be considered.
- 032 627 29 07
- Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activity of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and economy with their own imprint.
- Behind this promise stands the canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, a tangible flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
- Convinced?
- We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers.
Additional details
- For the communication department, we are looking for a communications officer, 60-80%, as of 01.11.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn location. Your responsibility
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV Equal pay between men and women
- 2 weeks paternity leave Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive offer of internal and external training Departmental Secretary
Notes and original content
- For the communication department, we are looking for a communications officer, 60-80%, as of 01.11.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn location.
- Your responsibility
- Your profile
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in cadre
- Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty rewards
- 2 weeks paternity leave
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
Kanton Solothurn lists CHF 75'600 - 114'400 gross per year for this position in Solothurn. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kanton Solothurn offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kanton Solothurn during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Solothurn can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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