Zürich
Intern Documentation 80%
- 11 June 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
About the job
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Building Department Canton of Zurich
80%
1 September 2026
Intern Documentation
Experience everyday professional life. The cantonal monument preservation office safeguards the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich. The Inventory and Documentation department is looking for an intern from September 2026 to support building documentation for one year.
Your tasks
Under the guidance of the project managers, you will create documentation on monument preservation objects that are being restored, converted, or researched in more detail for the book project "The Art Monuments of the Canton of Zurich". You will reconstruct the construction and ownership history of these buildings, conduct archive research, compile room registers, and accompany photographic and drawing documentation. Additionally, you will support us in public relations.
Your profile
The internship is aimed at persons with a (forthcoming) Master’s degree in History, Art and Architectural History, or Medieval Archaeology. Ideally, you have experience in reading and transcribing handwritten sources.
Your contact
Philipp Zwyssig
Project Manager Art Monuments
043 259 69 07
Project Manager Art Monuments
043 259 69 07
Martin Benz
Project Manager
043 259 69 52
Project Manager
043 259 69 52
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation, and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the quality of location for the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from Stettbach station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from Stettbach station.
We offer…
Lunch voucher
Meaningful work
Team
Your application process
Pre-selection
Initial interview
Final decision
