Lhagsam is looking for a new Financial Coordinator (volunteer position)

What are the Financial Coordinator’s responsibilities?

Lhagsam center is fortunate to have a thriving and generous community. To help ensure longterm stability of our organization, the Financial Coordinator oversees financial matters and takes financial decisions in collaboration with the Lhagsam board.

The main tasks are:

• • Prepare Lhagsam’s annual budget and financial review for discussion and approval by the board and generally assembly.
  • Monitor Lhagsam’s finances throughout the year, making spending decisions in coordination with the board and volunteers.
  • Assist the director with necessary administrative tasks and legal responsibilities, such as managing liability insurance.
  • Work with the fundraising coordinator to establish and maintain the administrative framework needed for a stable and consistent income.
  • The Financial Coordinator is also invited to join the Lhagsam Board, but this is not a prerequisite. Presence at some of the monthly board meetings is required.
  • This position is open to job-sharing, so responsibilities can be divided between two people.

Optional tasks*:

• • Bookkeeping: Use accounting software to generate monthly and annual financial reports.
  • Donor & Member Communication: Prepare and send approximately 150 thank-you letters annually to donors and members.

* These optional tasks have traditionally been part of the Financial Coordinator’s role. However, due to the organization’s growth and the back-office nature of these duties, it may make sense to separate them. We already have a volunteer who is happy to assist with these responsibilities.

What is your profile?

Here are some qualities we are looking for in the candidates. Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@lhagsam.ch if you don’t meet all the qualities (most of us don’t), or if you have questions.

The ideal candidate brings the following to the table:

• • Comfortable with numbers and confident in leading Lhagsam’s financial planning efforts.
  • Able to understand and work with basic accounting, like balancing sheets and income statements.
  • Willing to research and stay informed about relevant legal requirements for associations in Switzerland.
  • Good knowledge of English; German would be a plus.
  • Good communication skills, both in person and using email, WhatsApp, Zoom, and/or a cell phone.
  • Be open-minded, have a positive attitude, and team oriented.
  • Ideally already knows Lhagsam and participates in our activities.

At Lhagsam we embrace diversity and equal opportunity with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.

Training for this position could start in autumn 2025, the assertion of responsibilities is planned for spring 2026.

We are currently not able to pay a salary, but we are prepared to offer some financial support, if your situation requires it.

Sounds good? How to apply.

Please email our Director, Theres at info@lhagsam.ch and include a short profile and your contact information.