Project Assistant / Campaigner for Anti-Littering Campaigns 80%

The IGSU, Swiss competence center against littering, is a non-profit organization and is committed nationwide through various prevention and awareness measures against littering, for recycling and for a clean environment. On the program are personal awareness talks and actions by so-called «ambassador teams» in public spaces and at events, workshops in schools, a nationwide Clean-Up-Day, poster campaigns with concise slogans («What disturbs in the living room also disturbs on the street»), research projects as well as general information and public relations work.

For our business headquarters in Zürich, we are looking for starting January 2027 or by arrangement a

Project Assistant / Campaigner for Anti-Littering Campaigns 80%

Your Tasks

National campaign against cigarette littering (approx. 40%)

You are responsible for the effective planning, organization and implementation of a new national awareness campaign against cigarette littering. When developing the campaign strategy and coordinating with stakeholders, you will be supported by the IGSU management; in the operational implementation, you will work closely with professional agencies for graphics and media.

• Operational management of the national awareness campaign against cigarette littering incl. scheduling with milestones, project controlling and reporting
• Collaboration on campaign concept and channel strategy
• Support of external partners – in particular professional agencies for graphics/visuals and media – as well as communication specialists and experts for impact measurement
• Media and communication work: media kit as well as content for landing page, website and social media incl. community management
• Coordination of translations (German, French, Italian)

Ambassador assignments in Ticino and personnel administration (approx. 40%)

You are responsible for the planning and organization of ambassador assignments and awareness actions in public spaces, in schools and at events in Ticino (knowledge of Italian is a "must").

• Organization, planning and implementation of ambassador assignments and actions in public spaces and at events
• Planning and organization of school workshops in Ticino
• Coordination with representatives of cities, municipalities, events and schools in Ticino
• Leadership, training and coordination of temporary employees in Ticino
• Personnel administration for temporary employees (applications, contracts, insurance, report recording, payroll) – nationwide

Your Profile

• Interest in the topics of littering, recycling, environmental protection and in prevention and awareness campaigns
• Bachelor's degree in the field of communication, journalism, marketing, PR, environmental sciences or related areas, alternatively an equivalent qualification with corresponding practical experience
• Several years of professional experience in the field of campaigning, project work or communication campaigns
• Strong service orientation as well as an independent, precise and responsible way of working
• Very good, stylistically confident expressive ability in German (oral and written)
• Very good oral and written Italian skills (mandatory, as you will take over project management in Ticino and independent, secure communication with project partners and employees is a prerequisite). French skills are an advantage.
• Very good IT user skills, in-depth knowledge of MS Office programs

What we offer

• An interesting and meaningful activity in the environmental sector. Varied tasks in a dynamic environment
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and further develop projects
• Flexible working hours, a collegial working atmosphere and NPO-standard salary
• Progressive employment conditions and social benefits
• Working environment in a motivated, upbeat and interdisciplinary team

Interested? Ms. Nora Steimer, Managing Director of IGSU, will be happy to provide you with more information about this position. Please send your complete application documents (cover letter with salary expectations, CV and relevant certificates as well as indication of the earliest possible starting date) by 23 November 2026 only via email to: Nora Steimer, Managing Director, jobs(at)

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