Kanton Graubünden
Landquart
Forestry Internship at the Office for Forest and Natural Hazards, Region Herrschaft/Prättigau/Davos
- 13 November 2026
- 100%
- Internship
- Landquart
Job summary
Join the diverse region of Graubünden, Switzerland's largest canton. Seize the opportunity for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Gain insight into mountain forest management and nature risks.
- Participate in forest planning and protective construction implementation.
- Support public outreach and engage in ecological concept development.
Skills
- Seeking environmental scientists or forestry engineers with a BSc.
- Strong team player with a reliable and engaged personality.
- Proficiency in German and other regional languages is advantageous.
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About the job
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
Forestry Internship at the Office for Forest and Natural Hazards, Region Herrschaft/Prättigau/Davos
Office for Forest and Natural Hazards | 80-100 % | Landquart
The Office for Forest and Natural Hazards (AWN) is the cantonal specialist office for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the AWN advocate for the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure that the forest is managed sustainably.
You will ensure that the Graubünden forest:
- can protect people, animals and infrastructure,
- is a habitat for diverse animal and plant species,
- is a raw material supplier of wood, water and energy,
- can continue to be a recreational and leisure area for people.
You can look forward to
- Individual design of the internship according to your/our preferences
- Gaining comprehensive insight into mountain forest management
- A meaningful task with direct relevance to integrated risk management in natural hazards, nature and technology
- Independent work in a committed and collegial team
- Modern working conditions
- Diverse insight into the work of the cantonal forestry service of Graubünden
- Participation in mountain forest compartment mapping in the protection forest
- Accompaniment during inspections related to natural hazards
- Insight into planning and implementation of protective structures and developments
- Development of forest ecology concepts
- Support in public relations work
- Accompaniment in forest law matters
- Environmental natural scientist with a focus on forest or landscape (at least BSc) or forestry engineer FH or similar training corresponding to the areas of responsibility
- Internship duration 4-6 months (preferably from March to November) or by arrangement
- Committed, team-oriented and reliable personality
- General working language is German; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage
We look forward to your online application and to getting to know you.
For technical questions, Patrick Dietsch, Regional Forestry Engineer, phone +41 81 257 66 42, patrick.dietsch@awn.gr.ch is available.
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ines Scherrer, Administrative Assistant/HR Manager, phone +41 81 257 38 77, ines.scherrer@awn.gr.ch
Application deadline: 31 December 2026
