Administrative Assistant – Bilingual Receptionist

About the job

The Fribourg Red Cross (CRF) is a cantonal association founded in 1909, a member of the Swiss Red Cross. With around 160 employees and the support of 500 volunteers, our institution is active in the fields of health, migration, and social affairs. We act notably in favour of all vulnerable persons, respecting the fundamental principles of the Red Cross.

To strengthen our administrative team, we are looking for a

Administrative Assistant – Bilingual Receptionist

Main tasks:

Administrative management of members and donors

• Answering phones, emails, and letters
• Updating member listings and database
• Regular monitoring and reporting on developments

Administrative support for the institution

• Drafting letters, directives, and other types of documents for management and administration (in French and German)
• Placing orders for office supplies and small equipment
• Managing meeting room bookings

Reception and welcoming

• Ensuring the physical reception of clients at the front desk
• Answering telephone calls from external clients
• Managing the main email inbox
• Managing access to the premises

Required profile:

• Commercial employee CFC with at least 3 years of professional experience or equivalent training
• Experience in the social field or in customer service
• Native French or German speaker with excellent knowledge of the other language; oral bilingualism essential for the role
• Knowledge of English, level B1, is an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-oriented with the ability to provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to internal and external clients

Start date

1 March or by agreement

Applications accompanied by a CV, a photo, and the usual documents should be sent to the Fribourg Red Cross by 15 November 2026.