Hochschulpraktikant/-in Sektion Kulturelle Vielfalt und Teilhabe — Confederazione Svizzera

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Put to the Point

You will get an exciting insight into the areas of intangible cultural heritage and cultural diversity in Switzerland. They work in a lively, team-oriented working environment and maintain direct contact with authorities and cultural partner organisations outside the office.

• Date of entry: 01.01.2027
• Type of employment: temporary
• Reference No: JRQ$540-20889

You can make this contribution

• From January to June 2027: Conduct and coordinate research, clarification and editorial work in preparation of Switzerland’s third report on the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage
• From March to December 2027: Support in the preparation of Switzerland’s fifth report on the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
• Organising and organising a national meeting of Swiss Cultural Routes in May 2027
• Ongoing: Coordinating content adjustments on the four-language website
• Cooperation in operational tasks of the Section Cultural Diversity and Participation

This makes them unique.

• University degree in social, political, cultural or linguistics or similar orientation (degree in 2026 or in the process of graduation), preferably with experience in the field of cultural heritage
• Interest in cultural life in Switzerland and in Swiss cultural policy
• Responsibility, commitment and independent, structured and networked work
• Very good knowledge of at least two official languages; proven excellent editorial skills in the multilingual environment

We offer this

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

Application questions

HR BAK NB

Live the culture!

The Federal Office for Culture (BAK) is the specialist authority for fundamental cultural policy issues, for the promotion of culture and for the preservation and mediation of cultural values.

The Directorate for Cultural Creation and Cultural Participation develops the cultural policy prerequisites for strengthening artistic creation, cultural expressions and cultural diversity in Switzerland. It improves the framework conditions for professional and non-professional cultural professionals, increases the visibility of cultural achievements and promotes public access to culture as a basis for social participation and understanding.

The Cultural Diversity and Participation Section creates framework conditions for social cohesion and cultural diversity in Switzerland. It strengthens understanding between linguistic communities and minorities, improves access to reading and book culture as well as a broad-based cultural participation through musical education, amateur culture and intangible cultural heritage.

The offices of the Federal Department of the Interior (EDI) are systematically committed to good working conditions and the health of their employees and are awarded the label Friendly Work Space.

Additional information

For an internship in the Federal Administration, the degree must be less than 18 months ago on taking up the job.

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