University Intern / Coordinator Natural Hazards

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

You can contribute in this role

• Participate in the coordination of the natural hazards conference planned for 2027
• Contribute to the department's business
• Create text contributions and take minutes at meetings
• Bring ideas for communication and implement communication measures (e.g. on social media)

What makes you unique

• (Technical) university degree (Bachelor), in a scientific field with a flair for communication, or in communication sciences with an interest in scientific topics
• Knowledge of project management is an advantage
• Organisational talent, flexibility, reliability, independence as well as a careful working style
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and good written expression skills

In a nutshell

You support the Event Preparedness and Coordination Section in the topic of natural hazards in a coordinating role.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We have Switzerland of today and tomorrow in mind and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. FOEN offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.
The position is limited until 31 December 2027

Admission requirement: The degree (Bachelor) must not be more than 18 months old at the start of the position.

The internship must take place after graduation. An internship as part of a degree programme is not possible.

Questions about the position

Dorothea Wabbels
Section Head / Event Preparedness & Coordination Section
+41 58 469 88 77