FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team as soon as possible.

Your contribution will be

• Inspiring people interested in animal welfare with digital campaigns
• Writing texts tailored to a target audience and keeping up to date with the latest social media trends
• Adapting our social media activities in French as well as managing our community
• Assisting the creation and distribution of the monthly newsletter
•  Managing the website www.quatres-pattes.ch (maintaining content, management and development, creation of landing pages and reporting data) as well as assisting in the management of the website www.vier-pfoten.ch
• Evaluating communication activities on a monthly basis and conducting regular market observations and analyses of national trends (Google Analytics)
• Proofreading translations from German and English into French and occasional direct translation as necessary
• Actively coordinating and collaborating with other FOUR PAWS Switzerland departments and FOUR PAWS International

Your profile ideally illustrates

• First experience in a digital media agency or in social media management, highly advantageous
• Social media skills and affinity for digital topics and storytelling (following new trends)
• Fluent French (at least C2) and very good German (at least B2) are essential, English skills are advantageous
• Your working style is structured, independent, very detail-oriented and you can prioritise work based on organisational requirements
• Motivated team player with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
• You enjoy acting as a contact person for various departments
• You are informed about the latest news in Romandie
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• A modern workplace in Zurich, easily accessible by public transport
• A dog-friendly workplace
• Time to recharge your batteries: 5 weeks holiday per year and extra family days at the end of the year
• Above-average contribution to the pension fund

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.ch@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply for your next professional challenge with your application materials in German or French to: