WMS Internship 3+1

We take a stand for a social Switzerland.

The central secretariat of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland is filling a position as of August 1, 2026

one-year

WMS INTERNSHIP 3+1

About us:

The central secretariat of the SP Switzerland provides impulses for the party's political activities, is responsible for communication, handles all administrative tasks, supports commissions and party bodies, organizes voting and election campaigns, prepares conferences and educational events. The SP Switzerland is committed to climate protection, the purchasing power of the population, and equality. For this purpose, the central secretariat organizes voting and election campaigns, supports the cantonal parties, sections, and other SP structures. The secretariat prepares party events and implements educational events. Employees of the central secretariat work closely with elected politicians as well as politically affiliated organizations and movements. The secretariat is a hub and contact point for inquiries from internal and external sources and is organized in an agile manner (holacracy).

The SP Switzerland actively promotes diversity and equality both politically and as an employer.

The optimal preparation for your professional qualification:

In rotation, you engage in various administrative and organizational areas, gaining many exciting and varied insights into the operation of a party secretariat. If interested, there is the possibility of an assignment with a cantonal party in the Romandy region.

In doing so, you will perform the following main activities:

• Assisting with general administrative tasks, managing the telephone switchboard and guest reception.
• Planning and implementing smaller campaigns and assisting with larger campaigns and projects.
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of major events (party congresses) as well as smaller events.
• Maintaining member data and participating in various activities to expand and strengthen our membership base.

Ideally, you already bring:

• Teamwork skills, interconnected thinking, and quick comprehension.
• Interest in political affairs and identification with social democratic goals and values.
• Sense of responsibility and enjoyment in contact with diverse groups.
• Confident, neat, and friendly appearance.
• Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of French.

You will benefit from:

• Unique insights into the diverse work of a large national party.
• A workplace in the center of Bern.
• Comprehensive support during the internship.

You can rightly expect progressive employment conditions and social benefits.

Let yourself be convinced by this short video from our former intern.

Are you interested?

Please send your complete application documents as a PDF to the following address: langzeitpraktikum@spschweiz.ch.

For further information about this internship position, please contact:

Noëmi Ammann

Human Resources & Vocational Trainer

Michael Müller

Administration & Practical Trainer