Procap Schweiz
Olten
2 months ago
Internship in the Field of Social Policy at Procap Switzerland (60-80%, for 9-12 months, workplace Olten)
- Publication date:23 September 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Olten
Job summary
Procap is Switzerland's largest self-help organization for people with disabilities. Join us to promote inclusivity and advocate for rights!
Tasks
- Support political work and advocacy at the national level.
- Conduct research and analysis on social insurance developments.
- Help organize events and lobby activities for inclusivity.
Skills
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
- Excellent knowledge of Swiss political landscape required.
- Strong communication skills and team collaboration essential.
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About the job
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 withdisabilities - 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.
Internship in the field of social policy at Procap Switzerland
(60 to 80%, for 9 to 12 months, workplace Olten)
Start February 2026
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 arguments
· Preparation and support of lobbying activities
· Organization of events or internal meetings
· Communication and project tasks related to the advocacy of
people with disabilities
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
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Very good oral and written German or French skills, good
knowledge of the other language
We offer
· 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
Application and contact
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, phone: 062 206 88 86
