Intern Individual Fundraising

20 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Bern

Job summary

Join the Red Cross as a Fundraising Intern in Bern! This is a great chance to make a difference in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Assist in planning and executing fundraising events.
Support individual donors through online fundraising initiatives.
Manage communication for newsletters and social media.

Skills

You should have relevant experience or a degree in marketing, business, or communications.
Fluent in German with strong writing skills; additional languages preferred.
Organizational skills and a team-oriented, customer-focused approach.

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About the job

Intern Individual Fundraising

Join us in working for a more humane world!

The SRK headquarters, Individual Fundraising Department, located centrally in Bern, is looking for a motivated personality with organizational flair as an Intern Individual Fundraising (100%) – limited to 8 to 12 months, starting August 1, 2026 or by arrangement.

What you can achieve

Support in planning, accompanying, executing, and follow-up of fundraising events

Acquisition and support of private individuals in fundraising campaigns via the web platform www.actnow.redcross.ch

Text work for the web platform, communication planning for newsletters and social media, as well as ongoing communication with all relevant stakeholders

Maintenance of member and donor addresses for Red Cross cantonal associations and Red Cross rescue organizations, first-level support for CRM solution

Assistance with donation management, general address maintenance, and customer consulting

Handling of telephone and electronic donor feedback

Project work aimed at further optimizing fundraising

What you bring

First professional experience or a completed degree, preferably in marketing, business administration, or communication

You have confident German skills with good editorial abilities (C2). Second language French or Italian (B1). Additional languages are an advantage.

You are conscientious and perform routine tasks as carefully as you engage creatively in innovation projects

You have a precise working style and a flair for organizational tasks

You are a resilient, team-oriented person with high customer orientation and good communication skills

You have a winning appearance and enjoy contact with people

You are curious, open to modern fundraising, and interested in establishing a professional career in fundraising

What to expect from us

An unusual and interesting field of activity with plenty of creative freedom

Meaningfulness of the work

A collegial and appreciative working environment where diversity and equal opportunities are lived

Flexible and family-friendly working hours

Modern office facilities within walking distance from the train station

Support for training and further education

Possibility for part-time remote work

How to join us

We look forward to your complete online application addressed to Mr. Julian Macchi. For further information, Julian Macchi is available at 058 400 46 05.