Internship with focus on Pro Helvetia’s international collaboration (6 to 9 months) (80%)

What we offer

• Insights into the processes at a national arts promotion institution with international reach 

• Tasks in cultural, political and multilingual contexts in Switzerland and abroad 

• Attractive, diverse and world-spanning range of topics and insights into support activities

• Working as part of a dynamic, multilingual team in the Global Network & International Affairs Sector 

• Remuneration based on Federal administration guidelines: CHF 2'560 per month (for an 80% position) with a pro rata 13th monthly salary, 5 weeks holidays a year, good social security contributions (e.g. extra-mandatory child allowance)

• Pro rata contribution to a Swiss railway half fare card («Halbtax») or a GA travelcard («Generalabonnement»)

• Attractive work location in the heart of Zurich

• Neutral point of contact/advisory service for employees

• Willingness on the part of Pro Helvetia to remove barriers and make workplaces accessible

Your tasks

• Providing support in the preparation of Pro Helvetia’s calls for applications

• Participating in the processing of applications (residencies, global research trips, etc) and the correspondence with applicants

• Supporting the Sector in collecting information and preparing its dissemination via various communication channels 

• Collaborating in research tasks

• Handling administrative work and assisting in the organisation of workshops and events

• Planning and coordinating cross-sector topics

Your profile

• University degree (ideally in one of the following fields: art and culture, (art) history, political science, cultural management, international relations or business administration) or comparable qualification and/or professional experience in a related subject area

• Experience in organisational and/or administrative activities and an independent, reliable and structured manner of working

• Interest in the contemporary arts scene in Switzerland, international affairs, and cultural policy related issues

• Oral and written communication skills and good written command (C1 level) of German or French and of English. Sound knowledge of a second Swiss national language is an advantage. 

Application

We look forward to receiving your application by 16 May 2025.

It should include your CV and a motivation letter or video (approx. 90 seconds), in which you outline your connections with art and culture, international/intercultural exchange, and your associated experience to date. Please also attach certificates of education and training (diplomas, etc.) as well as evidence of any practical experience (work confirmations and references).