Sustainability Platform Intern (80-100%)
HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:26 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join HES-SO, Switzerland's largest specialized higher education institution. Enjoy a dynamic environment fostering sustainability and innovation.
Tasks
- Conduct surveys on sustainability culture among HES-SO students and staff.
- Assist in implementing the Rectorate's sustainability action plan.
- Collaborate with the sustainability platform for effective coordination.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field; strong interest in ecological transition.
- Understanding of global sustainability issues and concepts.
- Excellent writing skills in French; organized and autonomous.
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With 21,000 students in 28 universities of applied sciences spread across the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity, and knowledge, HES-SO plays a leading role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the country.
The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is announcing the position of
Sustainability Platform Intern (80-100%)
Quality and Social Responsibility Directorate
Your missions
As part of your internship, you will develop and conduct a quantitative and qualitative survey on the culture of sustainability in the HES-SO universities of applied sciences among students and staff. You will also support the coordinator of the Sustainability Platform in implementing the Sustainability Action Plan of the HES-SO Rectorate. Finally, you will actively collaborate with the members of the Sustainability Platform to ensure optimal cross-functionality and coordination of the Platform's activities.
Your profile
- You have higher education, such as HES/university or equivalent training in the field of sustainability (minimum Bachelor level);
- You have a strong interest in issues related to the ecological transition in the academic environment;
- You are familiar with the HES-SO ecosystem (an asset).
Your skills
- You have a good understanding of global sustainability issues;
- You master concepts of strong and related sustainability;
- You have excellent writing skills in French;
- You demonstrate rigor, initiative, and a good team spirit;
- Organized and methodical, you know how to work independently and manage priorities.
Activity rate: 80-100%
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2026 - Paid internship
Start date: From 01.02.2026 or to be agreed
Workplace: Lausanne with possible travel in French-speaking Switzerland
Application deadline: 16.12.2025
HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy in favor of equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact possible with Dominique Bollinger, +41 79 467 29 53.
