University Internship External Relations, 80-100 %

Canton of Schaffhausen, State Chancellery

The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in a wide range of areas for the public, businesses and private individuals. As an employer, we bring together the most diverse professional fields under one roof. As varied as our organisation is, so are our workplaces. These are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism and proximity to citizens.

As an interdepartmental staff unit of the Canton of Schaffhausen, the Coordination Office for External Relations undertakes tasks in international, national and inter-cantonal cooperation and maintains relations with the relevant representatives.

We are looking for an intern from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement. The internship duration is limited to a maximum of nine months.

University Internship External Relations, 80-100 %

What to expect

• Support for the head of the Coordination Office for External Relations regarding cooperation with the cantons, the federal government and neighbouring countries
• Handling of staff tasks in the area of external relations
• Organisation and minute-taking of internal cantonal meetings as well as bilateral meetings
• Participation in the preparation and implementation of events
• Assumption of research and secretarial tasks
• Involvement in environmental monitoring as well as day-to-day business
• Collaboration in the office of the Agglomeration Schaffhausen Association

What you bring

• Completed university studies (ideally Master’s) in political science, public management, law, history or a related field
• Good political acumen as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the Swiss political system, interest in cantonal and national politics as well as basic knowledge about the Canton of Schaffhausen
• Outgoing personality, initiative, independent working style and motivation for administrative tasks

We offer you

• Insight into an exciting interface between politics and administration as well as the "small foreign policy" of the cantons
• Diverse experiences in the field of inter-cantonal and cross-border cooperation and acquaintance with the relevant committees and networks
• The incredible variety of a cantonal administration, with tasks and functions that only a few companies can offer
• A collegial working atmosphere in the heart of the city of Schaffhausen, with numerous catering options and yet close to water and forest for a relaxing lunch break

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your online application!

For further information about the advertised position, please contact the head of the Coordination Office for External Relations, Alexandra Lampater, by phone at: 052 632 72 81 or visit us at www.sh.ch .

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.