trainee translator (80%) 80%
Berne
Key information
- Publication date:21 August 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Berne
Job summary
Join our translation team in Bern, specializing in political texts. This internship offers a collaborative environment and valuable experience.
Tasks
- Translate complex texts from German to French.
- Review translations done by colleagues for accuracy.
- Utilize Office Suite and translation software tools.
Skills
- Master's in translation or nearing completion required.
- Strong interest in political and federalism topics.
- Analytical skills and teamwork spirit are essential.
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trainee translator (80%)
Who we are
Want to join a team of translation specialists and contribute to understanding between the different linguistic regions of Switzerland? To work in an environment where French and German are spoken, and to put into practice what you have learned during your university training? If yes, do not hesitate to apply. We are recruiting for November 2025 or a date to be agreed upon a trainee translator (80%)Who are we?
The ch Foundation for Federal Cooperation is an intercantonal organization based in Bern. Its mission is to promote federalism and to defend understanding and cohesion in Switzerland. Among its main mandates are the management of the Secretariat of the Conference of Cantonal Governments (CdC) and the operation of the House of Cantons (MdC) in Bern.
- Workplace Bern
- Duration the position is limited to one year
- Workload 80%
- Gross income CHF 46977
- Company ch Stiftung für eidgenössische Zusammenarbeit
- Category Internship
Task
Your activities- Translate demanding texts from German into French of a political, legal, administrative or journalistic nature
- Revise texts translated by your colleagues
- Work with the Office suite and a CAT tool
Requirements
Your profile- Holder of a master’s degree in translation (or about to obtain it)
- Strong interest in topics related to political news and federalism
- Analytical skills and flexibility
- Good team spirit and collaboration
Remarks
Why join us?* Acquire solid practical experience in translation and revision
* Handle rich and varied topics
* Carry out an activity directly related to current affairs
You will work at the House of Cantons, in the immediate vicinity of Bern station. The position is limited to one year and the gross annual salary amounts to 46,977 francs (at 100%).
Ms. Pascale Prisset, head of the Language Service, 031 320 30 29, answers your questions.
Interested? Please send your application file in pdf format to personal@chstiftung.ch. You will find more information at https://chstiftung.ch/fr/, https://kdk.ch/fr/, https://haus-der-kantone.ch/fr/.
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