Intern Biodiversity (80 - 100 %), 8 - 12 months

About the job

Aarau, as the cantonal capital, is an important economic, cultural and educational centre with a supraregional influence. As a forward-looking and modern employer, we rely on committed employees.

As the Urban Development Section and part of the City Building Office, we are committed to a future-oriented, sustainable development of the city of Aarau. To this end, we develop strategies, concepts and measures on the key topics of urban planning, mobility, neighbourhood and housing development, ecology and climate as an interdisciplinary team, taking into account social and economic aspects.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Your main tasks

You will support the co-head of Environment and Climate in a variety of tasks at the interface of biodiversity, environment and urban development. In particular, you will take on the following activities:

Collaboration on projects in the areas of biodiversity and environment

Collaboration on the further development of foundations and instruments to promote biodiversity

Support in the building permit process (e.g. review of site plans, plant lists and ecological requirements)

Participation in the care and enhancement of nature conservation areas and ecologically valuable sites

Collaboration in the implementation of measures to promote biodiversity and in dealing with invasive neophytes

Support in awareness-raising and communication measures (e.g. wild shrub campaign)

Participation in handling enquiries from the public and political initiatives.

The selection of projects in which you will be involved will be made jointly and based on your personal interests and skills.

Your profile

You have a master’s degree in biology, environmental sciences or a related discipline and are interested in political processes. You are communicative, curious, proactive and a team player, and you work precisely and independently. In addition, you enjoy interdisciplinary issues.

We offer

You can expect exciting and varied insights into the topics of biodiversity and environment in urban development. You will actively work on current projects and gain practical insight into the processes of a public administration. You will be part of a motivated, interdisciplinary team and benefit from attractive working conditions as well as a centrally located workplace in Aarau’s old town.

We look forward to receiving your application by 12 June 2026. For questions, please contact Lisa Kaufmann, Co-Head of the Environment and Climate Office, T 062 843 42 05.