Intern in Forest Law and Process Development (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Cantonal Forestry Office is the competence center for questions about the St. Gallen forest. Together with the five forest regions, it is enthusiastically committed to a high-performing, diverse, and adaptable forest and a healthy forest and wood economy. The Cantonal Forestry Office provides central services in the areas of forest planning, forestry project management, forest protection and maintenance, protective forest and biodiversity, natural hazards, public relations, as well as training and further education.

We are looking for an

Intern in Forest Law and Process Development (m/f/d)

immediately or by arrangement, limited for 6 to 12 months

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Collaboration on forestry legal matters in the areas of clearing, forest setbacks, and forest determination (building outside the building zone, local planning)
• Conducting and accompanying inspections within the framework of forest law clarifications
• Reviewing, revising, and further developing internal processes in the area of forest law
• Participation in documenting processes and structured knowledge transfer
• Standardization and consolidation of templates as well as ensuring availability for the specialist departments
• Collaboration in projects in the areas of forestry planning, forest biodiversity, and public relations

What distinguishes you

• Scientific university of applied sciences or university degree (BSc), e.g., in environmental natural sciences (specialization in forest and landscape management), forest sciences, or spatial planning
• Interest in forest law issues, legal contexts, and enjoyment in analyzing and designing processes
• Confident German language skills in speaking and writing
• Independent, structured working style and enjoyment in exchanging with different stakeholders
• Driver's license category B

What we offer

• Comprehensive onboarding and professional support
• In-depth insights into forest law procedures and the work of the Cantonal Forestry Office
• Opportunities to contribute to the further development of processes
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated and collegial team
• Close cooperation with the forest regions and other cantonal specialist departments

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information from:

Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner, (Tel. 058 229 48 89) and

Corina Thurnheer, Head of Forest Law and Planning Department, (Tel. 058 229 73 28)