Coordinator German-speaking Switzerland, 60-80%

Founded in 1883 in Geneva, the LSCV (Ligue suisse contre l-expérimentation animale et pour les droits des animaux) is one of the oldest animal rights organizations in Switzerland. It advocates for the complete abolition of medical, scientific, and commercial animal testing. The LSCV wants to sustainably strengthen its presence in German-speaking Switzerland. For this purpose, we are looking for a person who builds a network of volunteers, members, and partner organizations, organizes actions, and represents the LSCV in the region.

Your mission

You are the contact person for the LSCV for German-speaking Switzerland.

Your goal is to build, structure, and enliven an active LSCV community in German-speaking Switzerland - with volunteers, members, supporters, and partner organizations. You implement the strategic directions and projects of the LSCV into concrete local activities, such as campaigns, events, and actions. You also represent the LSCV in German-speaking Switzerland towards the media.

The position is mainly operationally oriented: You are regularly on-site, making contacts, organizing actions, and mobilizing people directly.

Your main responsibilities

• Build an active network of volunteers in German-speaking Switzerland, recruit new volunteers, onboard them, and support them long-term;
• Organize and coordinate campaign actions, information stands, and other activities in the region;
• Strengthen the presence of the LSCV in German-speaking Switzerland and increase the number of members;
• Build and further develop cooperations with associations, organizations, foundations, committed personalities, and other local partners;
• Represent the LSCV at events as well as towards media and German-speaking partner organizations;
• Work closely with the person responsible for strategy and project management, the person responsible for communication and content creation, and the person responsible for administration and finance.

Your profile

We are looking for an independent, dynamic, and well-organized person who enjoys working with people and shares the values and commitment of the LSCV.

Ideally, you bring the following:

• Several years of experience in coordinating volunteers, organizing events, mobilizing civil society, building networks, or in a comparable field;
• Strong organizational and coordination skills;
• Strong communication skills as well as the ability to build, develop, and maintain a network;
• The ability to represent an organization publicly and communicate with different target groups;
• The ability to work independently while simultaneously working closely with a team;
• A strong interest in animal rights and issues surrounding animal testing.

You have a very good command of Swiss German orally and German (Swiss Standard German) in writing. You also have very good French skills, which are essential for working with the team and the committee of the LSCV. English skills are an advantage.

At least three years of professional, association, or activism experience, through which equivalent competencies can be demonstrated, are also desired.

Application

Please send your application by 24 November 2026 to jobs@lscv.ch. Please indicate the following in the subject line of the email: "LSCV - Bewerbung Stelle 1".

Please submit the following documents:

• CV and cover letter;
• Professional references or letters of recommendation, if available;
• A separate document with a concrete example of an experience where you recruited, coordinated, or mobilized volunteers or built a network.

You can also briefly present an action or event that you organized yourself: What was the goal, how did you mobilize people, and what result was achieved?

In accordance with our values of diversity, applications from women will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualifications.

Employment conditions

Workload: 60-80 %
Location: German-speaking Switzerland (home office) with occasional travel to Romandie
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Salary: CHF 55-000-74-000 depending on workload. The LSCV contributes to the costs of office equipment and telephone.

Vacation: 5 weeks

Benefits: You will become part of a well-coordinated team and work in a flexible, appreciative environment that rejects any form of discrimination. At the same time, you advocate for the rights of animals.

Regular travel within German-speaking Switzerland as well as occasional evening or weekend assignments depending on activities. Environmentally friendly mobility is preferred. Travel costs are reimbursed on the basis of the cost of 2nd class train travel.--

--Values: The LSCV advocates for the interests of all sentient animals and rejects any form of discrimination and oppression. Alignment with these values is essential. A vegan lifestyle is desired.

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Coordinateur·rice Suisse alémanique - 60-80 %

Fondée à Genève en 1883, La LSCV (Ligue suisse contre l-expérimentation animale et pour les droits des animaux) est l-une des plus anciennes associations en faveur des droits des animaux en Suisse et vise l-abolition totale de la pratique d-expériences médicales, scientifiques ou commerciales sur l-animal. La LSCV souhaite renforcer durablement sa présence en Suisse alémanique. Nous recherchons une personne capable de développer un réseau de bénévoles, de membres et de partenaires, d-organiser des actions et de représenter la LSCV dans la région.

Ta mission

Tu es la personne de référence de la LSCV pour la Suisse alémanique.

Ton objectif est de développer, structurer et animer une communauté LSCV active en Suis