University Intern for Basic Work in Social Policy 80-100% (m/f/d)
Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:20 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join Caritas Switzerland as a social policy intern, impacting lives globally. You'll thrive in a supportive environment focused on solidarity and social justice.
Tasks
- Conduct research on poverty in Switzerland, focusing on working-class issues.
- Write insightful texts on current poverty policy topics for various audiences.
- Engage in political monitoring and collaborate with partner organizations.
Skills
- Recent university degree in social, economic, or humanities fields preferred.
- Strong interest in current social policy issues and research skills.
- Excellent writing skills in German with good knowledge of French.
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Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in advocating for the vision of a solidarity-based society, as a
University Intern for Basic Work in Social Policy 80-100% (m/f/d)
The Basic and Policy department is committed to analyses and political statements in the fields of social, migration, and development policy, with a special focus on the impact on the most vulnerable in society. It addresses socio-political issues connected to the operational work and political engagement of Caritas Switzerland.
Your tasks
- Basic work and research on poverty in Switzerland with a focus on poverty among employed persons
- Writing texts on current poverty policy topics (e.g., arguments, factsheets, website texts)
- Participation in external conferences and contacts with partner organizations
- Political monitoring
- Supportive work for the Social Policy specialist unit and the Basic and Policy department
Our requirements
- Recently completed university degree in social, economic, or humanities sciences (preferably Master)
- Strong interest in current social policy issues
- Experience in research and conceptual work
- Familiarity with statistical analyses (interpretation)
- Skillfulness in writing texts for a broad audience
- German-speaking, with good French skills
- Ability to work very independently
Workplace: Lucerne, the position is limited until 31.08.2026 or by agreement
Start of work: 01.02.2026 or by agreement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Aline Masé, Deputy Head of Basic and Policy, phone +41 41 419 23 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 14.12.2025 via the online portal.
Start of work: 01.02.2026 or by agreement
Gross salary: CHF 4,000.00 per month at 100% (requirement: Master’s degree)
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Aline Masé, Deputy Head of Basic and Policy, phone +41 41 419 23 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 14.12.2025 via the online portal.
