Receptionist
- 29 October 2026
- 60 – 70%
- Permanent position
- English (Intermediate), German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
State Archive of the Canton of Zurich
Access and Mediation Department
State Archive of the Canton of Zurich
Zurich
1 June 2027 or by arrangement
Receptionist
65%
As the first point of contact, you will warmly and professionally welcome our visitors from Tuesday to Friday and answer incoming calls. With your organisational talent and reliable working style, you will support our team with administrative tasks. You will work closely in tandem with a colleague.
Your tasks
- Reception and care of visitors
- Operation of the telephone switchboard
- Organisation and management of office supplies and meeting rooms
- Support with administrative and organisational tasks
Your profile
- Commercial basic training or equivalent education
- Several years of professional experience in a comparable role; experience in public administration is an advantage
- Friendly, professional and service-oriented demeanour
- Team player, flexible and responsible personality
- Independent, reliable and careful working style
- Very good German skills as well as good English skills
- Good user knowledge of MS Office
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application by 27 November 2026.
Your contact
Thomas Neukom
Head of Department
+41 43 258 50 20
Head of Department
+41 43 258 50 20
Christine Lercher
Senior Librarian ZV
+41 43 258 50 63
Senior Librarian ZV
+41 43 258 50 63
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 State Archive of the Canton of Zurich, with its archival holdings spanning 1150 years, is the central archive of the Canton of Zurich and its historical legal predecessors. It preserves original documents of the Cantonal Council, the government, the cantonal central and district administrations as well as the cantonal courts, notaries and independent public-law institutions and makes them accessible to the public.
In the heart of life: The Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich covers a diverse range of tasks. It ranges from criminal prosecution, penal system and victim support to municipalities and statistics, as well as cultural promotion, equality and integration. Thus, the directorate contributes to the functioning of the canton in important areas.
We offer...
Lunch-Check
a diverse catering offer thanks to Lunch-Check
Meaningful work
meaningful work with real added value for society
Scope for creativity
room for your own ideas and active participation
Responsible activity
the chance to take on responsibility and help shape things
Workplace near the station
a central location with good public transport connections
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- First interview
- Second interview
- Final decision
