Hochschulpraktikant*in Kulturabteilung - «Finanzen und Prozesse» und «Institutionelle Förderung» — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 23 days ago
Full description
The cultural promotion of the City of Zurich contributes to the vitality and diversity of cultural life in Zurich. The Department of Culture of the Presidential Department promotes cultural creation on three levels: It supports institutions from all fields of art with subsidies. It promotes the cultural creation of freelance artists in the various fields with unique contributions, scholarships and studios. And she herself organizes cultural events and runs cultural institutions.
Tasks
- They support the area "Finance and Processes" in financial and administrative matters.
- They take on operational tasks in the preparation of the future budget of the Department of Culture and develop analyses.
- They take on operational tasks in the application planning of institutional funding.
- They participate in the preparation of thematic reports and communicative measures as well as in the organization of cultural events.
- They assume administrative tasks of the Secretariat Directorate (telephone service, correspondence, holiday representation, etc.).
Profile
- Recent degree (bachelor or master), e.g. in business administration or law and ideally knowledge in the cultural sector.
- They have a quick understanding, work independently and have high social and linguistic skills.
- They enjoy working in a team and are interested in working at the interface of administration and politics.
We offer
If you are interested in gaining insight into an administration and processes of a funding agency and to deal with cultural policy issues, then you are in the right place! We will search for you from 1 January 2027 or by appointment until the end of December 2027. You can expect a varied activity, an insight into the cultural promotion and project management of a municipal administration, a pleasant corporate culture and the opportunity for home office.
About us
The area "Finance and Processes" assumes overall responsibility for budgeting and process management. It promotes the professionalisation, standardisation and quality assurance of financial processes and coordinates cooperation with political bodies as well as internal and external partners. The “Institutional Funding” department supervises the subsidised cultural institutions, takes over the reporting and controlling and is their first point of contact with the city. In addition, he is responsible for the application process for new legal bases to the approval authorities.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 79'000 - 138'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadt Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadt Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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