Head of Administration (Personnel and Finance) and Power User at the Bündner Natural History Museum
Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Key information
- Publication date:08 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Chur
Job summary
Join the diverse team at the Graubünden cantonal administration! Contribute to the vibrant culture and nature of the region.
Tasks
- Organize and manage the administration and secretarial tasks.
- Lead admin staff and oversee personnel management.
- Create and monitor the budgeting in collaboration with museum leadership.
Skills
- Commercial education with experience in HR and finance is essential.
- Proficient in MS Office and IT tools; quick learner required.
- Strong social skills and ability to work in a team.
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The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden together with us.
Head of Administration (Personnel and Finance) and Power User at the Bündner Natural History Museum
Office for Culture, Bündner Natural History Museum | 80% | Chur
The Bündner Natural History Museum, as one of three cantonal museums in Graubünden, provides information about the native nature. Annually, well over 30,000 visitors come to our exhibitions and take advantage of the extensive range of guided tours, lectures, courses, and excursions. The team consists of approximately 25 employees with numerous areas of responsibility. For the smooth operation of the museum and its diverse activities, professional administration of personnel and finances and a contemporary approach to IT and computer systems are also of central importance.
Due to the retirement of the current position holder, we are looking for a Head of Administration starting July 1, 2026, or by agreement.
- Independent organization and management of the secretariat, including filing of business records (GEVER) as well as mail, email, and telephone service
- Management of the administration and reception staff
- Preparation and management of the budget in cooperation with museum management
- Monitoring budget guidelines and invoicing, management of the creditor workflow KWF
- Personnel administration
- Organization of meetings and events (vernissages, Long Saturday, etc.)
- Power User
- Training in the commercial field (KV, business school, or vocational baccalaureate) with broad further education or several years of professional experience in HR and finance
- Solid IT skills (MS Office, CMI, etc.) and IT knowledge as well as quick comprehension and willingness to learn new tools
- High social competence, as well as ability and experience in personnel management
- Enjoyment of teamwork
- Organizational skills, efficient, independent and precise working style, high resilience and flexibility
- Confident German language skills, knowledge of another cantonal language is an advantage
- Interest in museums and nature topics
If you have any questions, please contact Ueli Rehsteiner, Museum Director, Tel. 081 257 28 43, ueli.rehsteiner@bnm.gr.ch
or Paola Mazzoleni, Head of Administration (current position holder), Tel. 081 257 28 42, paola.mazzoleni@bnm.gr.ch .
Application deadline: January 25, 2026
