Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Yesterday
Scientific Staff 80 - 100%
- 21 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Staatsarchiv Zürich, the central archive with 1150 years of history. Exciting roles with a collaborative work environment await!
Tasks
- Evaluate and archive documents from specific administrative areas.
- Support administration in digital information management.
- Lead projects and manage digital communication technologies.
Skills
- Degree in History or Public Administration; experience in archives.
- Strong knowledge of digital information management and archiving.
- Excellent communication, time management, and team collaboration.
Is this helpful?
About the job
Scientific Staff 80 - 100%The State Archive of the Canton of Zurich is the central archive of the Canton of Zurich and its historical legal predecessors with its archival holdings spanning 1150 years. It preserves original documents and makes them accessible to the public. This makes state actions comprehensible and contributes to legal certainty.
For the Department of Records Management, we are looking for two scientific staff members at 80% and 100% starting August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- You are responsible for records management from certain administrative areas. You evaluate file offers and decide what will be archived
- You advise and support the administration in (especially digital) information management
- You participate in various projects of the State Archive
- You are responsible as a power user for the digital business management system and for internal information and communication technologies
Your profile
- Completed studies, preferably in history or administrative sciences
- Training in archival and information science and/or professional experience in the archival field
- In-depth knowledge of digital information management and archiving as well as interest in digital topics
- Negotiation skills and eloquence, quick comprehension, resilience and result orientation, good time management and strong assertiveness
- Broad general education, very independent working style but also enjoyment of teamwork
- Knowledge of public administrations and Zurich's regional history is an advantage
Our offer
- Pleasant working atmosphere in a medium-sized team
- Varied, independent and responsible activity
- Unique environment of historical sources
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- Workplace in the city of Zurich
Your application
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your online application by May 24, 2026. For further information, Alexandra Donat, acting head of department, is available at +41 43 258 50 27 and alexandra.donat@ji.zh.ch.
