Kanton Zürich
Zürich
University Intern 60 - 80%
- 28 August 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonale Sozialamt as a Praktikant/in focusing on disability rights. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact social equality in Zurich.
Tasks
- Engage with topics related to the rights of people with disabilities.
- Assist in projects like action days and community support initiatives.
- Conduct research and help create reports and awareness campaigns.
Skills
- You are a Bachelor's student in Social Work needing an internship.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.
- Service-oriented and adaptable with a structured work approach.
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About the job
University Intern 60 - 80%The Cantonal Social Office (KSA) undertakes diverse, controlling and operational tasks in social assistance, social insurance, social institutions and in the asylum sector.
The Coordination Office for Disability Rights at the KSA supports professionals from the cantonal administration as well as from the municipalities in the Canton of Zurich with specialist questions concerning disability rights, especially in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It also coordinates, among other things, the implementation of the cantonal action plan on disability rights. Further information can be found at https://www.zh.ch/de/soziales/leben-mit-behinderung/aktionsplan-behindertenrechte.html
We are looking for a university intern for the Coordination Office for Disability Rights from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, limited to 6 or 12 months, 60 – 80%.
The position
- You will deal substantively with questions concerning the rights of people with disabilities
- You will work on projects, e.g. Disability Rights Action Days, support services for municipalities
- You will conduct research on current topics
- You will participate in the preparation of reports, statements and concepts
- You will contribute to the development and implementation of information and awareness campaigns or communication work
- You will support the team with general administrative tasks, e.g. organising events, ensuring document accessibility
Your profile
- You are a student in a Bachelor’s degree programme in Social Work and must complete a mandatory internship as part of your studies
- You are interested in issues of equality for people with disabilities and want to gain insight into the work of the Canton of Zurich in the field of disability rights
- You have completed initial training or a degree and have at least three years of professional experience
- You have strong communication skills, are proficient in the use of MS Office applications and have very good written skills
- You are a service-oriented, resilient and flexible person with a quick grasp, networked thinking and a structured way of working
Our offer
If you see challenges as opportunities and diversity as an enrichment, you will feel comfortable with us. You will be able to contribute and make an impact. The Canton of Zurich is a solid, fair and reliable employer. We offer attractive employment conditions and a workplace in a central location in the city of Zurich, barrier-free access and accessible digital working tools.
The next step
Please use the online tool for your application. For further information, please contact Elisabeth Hildebrand (Project Staff) at 043 259 58 22. Applications from people with disabilities are very welcome. We look forward to your interest and to meeting you.
Perhaps your new environment? www.zh.ch/sozialamt
