Executive Assistant (80-100%)

We are looking for a responsible and dynamic person to support our CEO from January 5, 2026, or by arrangement, who will assist our CEO in all administrative and organizational matters. In your role, you will be active at many interfaces within the company and work closely with various departments, external partners, and the YES board.

Your tasks

• Independent management and administration of the CEO's calendar as well as coordination and organization of appointments with internal and external contacts
• Organization and handling of correspondence for the CEO (mail and email traffic)
• Monitoring and maintenance of data in the CMS as well as coordination of invitations for events
• Creation and support of presentations (for internal meetings, board meetings, council meetings, and fundraising activities)
• Taking minutes and follow-up of meetings
• Assistance in the preparation and creation of documents, including for fundraising and partner relations
• Support in HR and financial matters

Your profile

• Completed commercial basic training or a completed bachelor's degree
• Interest in economic and education-related topics
• Very good language skills in German (spoken and written); French, English, or Italian are an advantage
• Very good communication skills, both oral and written
• Reliable, proactive, discreet, and quick comprehension
• High level of initiative, resilient and flexible
• Independent, precise, and accurate working style
• Commitment and willingness to learn
• Very good user skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), confident and sensible use of AI tools to increase efficiency, and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud are an advantage

We offer

• A permanent position and interesting activities in an exciting environment
• A young, dynamic, and enthusiastic team
• An attractive and modern working environment
• Opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas
• Attractive and modern working environment in Zurich with the possibility of home office

YES is the leading provider of practice-oriented economic and opinion-forming programs for schools in Switzerland. Children and young people experience and learn about our economy, recognize social contexts, and form their own opinions.

If interested, please submit your application via the designated online form or send an email to jobs@yes.swiss addressed to Aaliyah Naef. If you have any questions, we are available at jobs@yes.swiss or +41 (0) 43 321 83 72.

We look forward to your application!