Internship in Social Policy at Procap Switzerland (60-80%, for a duration of 9-12 months, workplace: Olten)
Procap Schweiz
Olten
Key information
- Publication date:23 September 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Olten
Job summary
Join Procap Suisse for a social policy internship (60-80%)! Gain hands-on experience in an inclusive work environment.
Tasks
- Monitor and analyze political developments in social insurance.
- Draft position papers and advocacy arguments for social issues.
- Assist in organizing lobbying activities and internal meetings.
Skills
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor's in political science or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of the Swiss political landscape is essential.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills are a must.
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For people with disabilities. Without compromise. Procap is the largest support organization for people with disabilities in Switzerland. We fight for an inclusive society and the rights of people with disabilities - through our political commitment, projects, and services. In the field of social policy, we make the voices of those affected heard, closely follow political developments, draft position papers, and conduct advocacy actions - with the aim of building an inclusive and truly equal Switzerland. Your tasks
You will get an insight into political work and interest representation at the national level and support the team in the following activities:
- Monitoring, research, and analysis of political developments, especially in the field of social insurance
- Drafting position papers, policy documents, and arguments
- Preparation and support of lobbying activities
- Organization of events or internal meetings
- Communication and project management tasks related to representing the interests of people with disabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed (e.g., in political science, social sciences, law, or equivalent training)
- Very good knowledge of the Swiss political landscape
- Interest in political processes and social policy issues
- Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics
- Writing and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and team spirit
- Proficiency in French or German, both spoken and written, good knowledge of the other language
- A versatile and practice-oriented internship in an NGO at the heart of national politics.
- Insight into political decision-making processes
- Rewarding work within a motivated and interdisciplinary team.
- The opportunity to propose your own ideas and take on responsibilities.
- Attractive working conditions in the center of Olten.
The application deadline is November 7, 2025. Interviews will take place on November 12, 13, and 14, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application via our online application form at the following address: https://www.procap.ch/fr/a-propos/postes-vacants/ Procap is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Given equal qualifications, preference is given to people with disabilities. For further information, Florian Eberhard (Deputy Head of Social Policy) is available: florian.eberhard@procap.ch / 062 206 88 86.
