Internship in the Field of Social Policy at Procap Switzerland (60-80%, for 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 Schweiz for a social policy internship (60-80%) in Olten.
Tasks
- Support political work and advocacy for those with disabilities.
- Monitor and analyze social insurance developments and policies.
- Assist in organizing events and lobbying activities.
Skills
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor's degree in related fields.
- Strong knowledge of Swiss political landscape and processes.
- Excellent communication skills in German or French.
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For people with disabilities. Unconditionally. Procap is the largest self-help and member organization for people with disabilities in Switzerland. We are committed to an inclusive society and the rights of people with disabilities - with political engagement, projects, and services. In the field of social policy, we bring the perspectives of those affected into politics, monitor political developments, prepare statements, and conduct lobbying talks - with the goal of an inclusive Switzerland and actual equality.
Your tasks
You will gain insight into political work and advocacy at the national level and support the team with the following activities:
- Monitoring, research, and analysis of political developments, especially in the area of social insurance
- Preparation of political statements, position papers, and
- Preparation and support of lobbying activities
- Organization of events or internal meetings
- Communication and project tasks related to the advocacy of
You bring
- Ongoing or completed bachelor's degree (e.g., political science, social sciences, law, or comparable education)
- Very good knowledge of the Swiss political landscape
- Interest in political processes and social policy issues
- Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new issues
- Editorial skills and analytical abilities
- Communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Very good oral and written German or French skills, good knowledge of the other language
- A versatile, practical internship in an NGO at the heart of national politics
- Insight into political decision-making processes up close
- Meaningful work in a motivated and interdisciplinary team
- The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take responsibility
- Attractive working conditions in a central location in 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 documents via our online form at: https://www.procap.ch/ueber-uns/jobs/ Procap is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. With equal qualifications, applications from people with disabilities will be given preference. If you have any questions, Florian Eberhard (Deputy Head of Social Policy) will be happy to provide information: florian.eberhard@procap.ch / 062 206 88 86
