Specialist in Crop Production & Environment 80–100%

About the job

Are you interested in topics such as plant protection, PFAS, water protection or renewable energies? With us, you work on issues that will shape the agriculture of tomorrow.

As the Swiss Farmers' Union, we are committed daily to local farming families and sustainable food production in Switzerland. In the business areas of Crop Production and Energy & Environment in Bern, we are looking for a

Specialist in Crop Production & Environment 80-100%, Bern, starting October 2026 or by arrangement

Your contribution with us:

• You represent the interests of agriculture regarding crop production and environmental issues. You bring the perspective of agriculture to where important decisions are made: with authorities, in political processes, and in exchange with relevant stakeholders.
• You handle exciting projects and dossiers focusing on plant protection and crop protection. Among other things, you organise and manage the SBV plant protection platform.
• You engage with current questions around PFAS and their impacts on agriculture.
• You deal with issues related to water protection and environmental residues and are our specialist in the area of invasive harmful organisms.
• You are committed to good framework conditions in renewable energy production.
• Your expertise and network are in demand when it comes to developing decision-making bases as well as drafting statements, presentations, and reports.

What you bring:

• Professional or university degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, or a comparable qualification with an agricultural background.
• Good knowledge of Swiss agriculture, enthusiasm for crop production and environmental topics, and an interest in politics.
• Native French or German speaker with good knowledge of the other language.
• Confident expression and enjoyment in exchanging with different stakeholders.

Would you like to bring your passion for agriculture into a meaningful environment? With us, you can expect varied and exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a central location in the heart of Bern, a family-like atmosphere, as well as attractive fringe benefits and other perks.

If you have questions, David Brugger, Head of Crop Production, Tel. 077 438 90 88, david.brugger@sbv-usp.ch, and Selina Fischer, Co-Head of Energy & Environment, Tel. 056 462 50 27, selina.fischer@sbv-usp.ch, will be happy to answer them.

Interested? Karin Wisler, Head of HR, looks forward to your application.