Team Leader Organic Gardening, 80 - 100%

Team Leader Organic Gardening, 80 - 100%

Life perspectives for everyone – this is what the nearly 250 employees of the Rütimattli Foundation in Sachseln and Sarnen strive for every day. So that people with disabilities can participate easily.

Where plants grow, people can also flourish. Are you a gardener with passion and want to take on more responsibility? Do you enjoy further developing a versatile operation, leading people, and making a difference together? From April 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for a committed individual for the diverse and responsible role as Team Leader of our Kollegi-Garden. The position combines professional, economic, and work-educational tasks. The focus is on the seasonal production of organic plants and organic vegetables as well as the execution of service orders, combined with the promotion and participation of people with disabilities.

What to expect

You can bring in your gardening experience, take on responsibility, and actively shape our garden. Experience in work education is welcome but not a requirement – what matters are your professional skills, your personality, and your joy in working with people.

Main tasks include in particular:

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work in the garden as well as ensuring a high-quality production and service

• Responsibility for crop management, plant care, maintenance, sales, seasonal work, and material and plant orders

• Professional support for around 15 people with disabilities and promoting their individual skills, independence, and work competencies

• Planning and implementing individual support goals, site discussions, and documentation as well as responsibility for PrA and EBA learners

• Leading, developing, and supporting a team of 7 employees and promoting a respectful and inclusive team culture

What you bring

• Completed training as a gardener EFZ and ideally further training as a head gardener or master gardener

• Professional experience in production and sales, preferably in the gardening environment

• Experience in work education or willingness to pursue corresponding further training

• Joy and experience in supporting people with disabilities as well as high social competence and empathy

• Modern leadership understanding with trust, personal responsibility, participation, and appreciative collaboration

• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills as well as enjoyment of teamwork

What we offer you

A respectful, family-like work environment where your commitment is seen and appreciated

Diverse and meaningful tasks with professional, economic, and work-educational responsibility

Room for your own ideas, co-design, and further development – personally and professionally

Professional support, regular exchange, and a supportive team that stands together

Attractive employment conditions and additional benefits that recognize your commitment

Open questions?

If you have questions, Lukas Stucki, Head of Work, or Muriel Lang, Head of HR/Services, are here for you.

Lukas Stucki

Head of Work
041 666 58 18

Muriel Lang

Head of HR & Services
041 666 52 15