Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Student Assistant 40%
- 21 August 2026
- 40%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Staatsarchiv Zürich as a student assistant (40%). Gain experience in a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Support the processing of serial analog archive collections.
- Assist in handling digital materials and metadata preparation.
- Organize and manage archive holdings effectively.
Skills
- Ongoing history studies (1st to 6th semester) required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Self-motivated with a collaborative team spirit.
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About the job
Student Assistant 40%The State Archive of the Canton of Zurich (www.staatsarchiv.zh.ch) is the central archive of the Canton of Zurich and its historical legal predecessors, with archival holdings spanning 1150 years. It preserves original documents from the Cantonal Council, the government, the cantonal central and district administrations, as well as the cantonal courts, notaries, and independent public-law institutions, and makes them accessible to the public.
The Processing Department is seeking a student assistant 40% from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- Processing of serial analogue archival holdings
- Handling of digital records
- Preparation and import of metadata
- Storage of archival holdings
Requirements
- Commenced studies in history (first to sixth semester)
- Interest in archival work
- Practical dexterity
- Articulate in writing and speaking, quick comprehension, and resilient
- Independent and efficient working style, but also enjoys working in a team
Our offer
We offer a part-time position limited to three years, a pleasant working atmosphere in a medium-sized team, a work opportunity closely related to your studies, as well as the chance to gain professional experience in archival work. Salary and employment conditions are based on cantonal regulations.
Application
Are you interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application by 30 September 2026.
For further information, please contact:
Monika Rhyner, Head of Team 1, Tel. +41 43 258 50 41, monika.rhyner@ji.zh.ch,
Dr Bettina Tögel, Head of Department, Tel. +41 43 258 50 40, bettina.toegel@ji.zh.ch
