Bereichsleitung Diakonie (40-50 %) — Caritas Schweiz
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Full description
Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell is the charity of the Diocese of St.Gallen. We work with concrete offers and social commitment for people affected by poverty, excluded and in need. Do you speak Church and Caritas? The Church and Caritas share a common mission: to support people, assume social responsibility and live solidarity in concrete ways. Different experiences, perspectives and working methods meet. This is precisely where there are opportunities to learn from each other and make a difference together. We are looking for a personality who knows these worlds, creates connections and shapes the diaconal mission with conviction and joy. .
What you do with us
- You maintain and shape the cooperation between Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell, the Diocese of St.Gallen and other church partners.
- You bring social experiences and perspectives to church committees and development processes and promote the dialogue between church and Caritas.
- You connect theological, social and socio-political questions and contribute to the strategic development of our organization.
- You are involved in regional and national church and social networks.
- You lead the Diakonieanimation division with four employees and help shape its educational and project work.
- You are a member of the management team and bring your professional perspective there.
What you bring
- A theological education, in-depth knowledge of the Catholic Church and ideally a good network in the diocese of St.Gallen.
- A strong understanding of social and socio-political issues as well as the realities of life of disadvantaged people.
- The joy of dialogue, the ability to bring together different perspectives and a good sense of institutional connections.
- Strategic thinking, initiative and the willingness to take responsibility for a small team. Leadership experience is welcome, but not a requirement.
- Communication strength, openness, patience and a healthy dose of humor.
Place of work is St. Gallen Start of work: 01.01.2027 or by agreement. Philipp Holderegger, Managing Director, is happy to provide you with information about this position: telephone 071 577 50 29. We thank you for your interest and look forward to your application until the
- November 2026 via the online portal.
Caritas St. Gallen-Appenzell, Langgasse 13, 9008 St. Gallen www.caritas-stgallen.ch
Questions about this listing
What salary does Caritas Schweiz offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in St. Gallen is CHF 24'300 - 44'800 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Caritas Schweiz. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Caritas Schweiz 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 Caritas Schweiz 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 St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton St. Gallen's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Caritas Schweiz?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Caritas Schweiz's original listing at apply.refline.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
