Intern Department Forest Forestry Service 80 - 100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:04 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Praktikant/in in the Wald Forstdienst. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with nature.
Tasks
- Gain insights into forest maintenance and conservation efforts.
- Participate in public relations and forest education activities.
- Assist in forestry law cases and practical tasks in daily operations.
Skills
- Ideal for students with a completed Bachelor or Master in forestry.
- Strong interest in sustainable forestry practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80 - 100%
01.03.2026 or by arrangement
Intern Department Forest Forestry Service
Create professional perspectives. The Zurich forest is a recreational area for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, and the fourth largest wood producer in Switzerland. Our employees are committed to ensuring that our forests remain healthy and vital and meet the diverse requirements.
Your tasks
In this internship, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the activities of the Zurich Forestry Service. During the internship, you will deal with the topics of forest maintenance and silviculture, forest nature conservation, and forestry planning. You will participate in public relations and forest education, take on enforcement tasks in everyday forestry, and support the processing of forestry law cases.
Ready to get started?
During an internship at the Building Department, you will take on diverse and challenging tasks in your personal field of expertise and experience everyday professional life up close.
The internship offer is primarily aimed at students with a completed bachelor's or master's degree with a forestry focus.
Usually, the internship lasts at least 6 months with a workload of at least 80%
The internship offer is primarily aimed at students with a completed bachelor's or master's degree with a forestry focus.
Usually, the internship lasts at least 6 months with a workload of at least 80%
Your contact
Stefan Rechberger
District Forester
+41 43 259 29 76
District Forester
+41 43 259 29 76
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfills diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you get involved with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you get involved with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Lunch check
Orientation
Team
Workplace near main station
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Final decision
