University Internship in the Department Staff 100 %

23 September 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

About the job

The Department of Security and Environment, with its 440 employees, includes the areas of city police, protection & intervention, registration and civil status services, environmental and health protection, as well as the city magistrate's office. The department secretariat is the hub within the department, coordinating the work of the areas and supporting the department management in all leadership, organisational, and administrative tasks, and shaping the digital transformation of the department. At this exciting interface, we offer a university intern the opportunity to look behind the scenes of a city administration over the course of a year and to support the department staff in all its tasks.

Your Tasks

We are looking for a university intern to start immediately or by arrangement with the following tasks:

Supporting the department secretariat, especially in ensuring a smooth daily routine, appointment administration, correspondence, and general secretarial work
Accompanying the department secretary in meetings to take minutes
Use and maintenance of the electronic business management system (FABASOFT)
Organisation and execution of medium-sized events, administrative preparation and follow-up of meetings
Participation in projects, preparation of presentations and documents for the department management, as well as general support in the department's business operations

Your Profile

Completed studies (Bachelor or Master) in law, political science, economics, international relations, or a comparable field
Communicative personality with skill in dealing with various stakeholders
Interest in the political environment and working in city administration
Independent and structured working style as well as enjoyment in taking responsibility for own tasks
High service orientation, resilience, and flexibility

What We Offer

Varied and responsible tasks with scope for creativity
Helpful, collegial, and committed team
5 weeks of holiday per year
Attractive employment with annual working hours
Workplace near Winterthur main station

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Michèle Däppen, Department Secretary/Chief of Staff, Department of Security and Environment, phone +41 52 267 58 82. Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.