Scientific Archivist (50 - 60 %)

Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:20 December 2025
Workload:50 – 60%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Winterthur

The Winterthur City Archive manages archival holdings from the administration and private individuals, supports the departments in information management, takes over archival-worthy analog and digital documents, data and records, and makes them available for use. From March 1, 2026, or by arrangement, you will support a small team in the archive of the sixth largest Swiss city in a versatile and customer-oriented manner.

Your Tasks

Indexing and management of archival holdings

Consultation of administration and interested public, by phone and/or in the reading room

Answering written inquiries as well as researching and providing information

Your Profile

Studies in information sciences and/or history

Professional experience is an advantage

Interest in history and archival heritage

Enjoyment in dealing with the public

Service-oriented, careful and structured way of working

Very good language skills as well as proficiency in handling electronic media

What We Offer

Central workplace in the heart of Winterthur (City Hall)

Diverse internal training opportunities

Health promotion (BGM, lunchtime sports, employee counseling)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered from January 5, 2026, by: Marlis Betschart, Head of City Archive, phone +41 52 267 51 14.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to your online application.