Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
University Intern FH/UNI/ETH at the State Chancellery of the Canton of Fribourg 80-100%
- 15 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the Freiburg Cantonal Chancellery as an intern! Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Tasks
- Monitor key legislative dossiers in Bern.
- Draft documents for the State Council.
- Coordinate responses to federal consultations.
Skills
- Master's degree, preferably in political science.
- Strong understanding of Swiss political systems.
- Fluency in German or French, with good English skills.
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About the job
University Intern FH/UNI/ETH at the State Chancellery of the Canton of Fribourg
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
Employing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution
Would you like to immerse yourself in federal politics, cultivate professional networks and work in a small, dynamic team? The External Relations division of the State Chancellery is the link between the Canton of Fribourg and the Federal Palace in Bern, the cantonal conferences and other partners in Switzerland and abroad. We represent the interests of the Canton of Fribourg beyond cantonal borders and work cross-directorate with the federal administration and the Swiss parliamentarians. Our main task is to represent Fribourg’s interests beyond the cantonal borders.
Become part of our team!
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the diversity of perspectives, as it is the broad range of careers and profiles that makes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote the compatibility of work and private life as well as flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
Your tasks
- You monitor and supervise the key dossiers during the legislative process in Federal Bern
- You draft documents for the State Council
- You coordinate responses to federal consultations
- You support the State Council in preparing for inter-cantonal conferences (Conference of Cantonal Governments KdK, Western Swiss Government Conference WRK and the Swiss Capital Region HSR)
- You also assist in organising events and conferences
- You help with the preparation of the annual report of the External Relations sector
Desired profile
- You have a Master’s degree from a university, preferably in political science, or have similar experience
- You have good knowledge of the political and federal system of Switzerland and are generally interested in politics
- You know the Canton of Fribourg and its main challenges or have a strong interest in this region
- You are able to quickly understand, summarise complex issues, take initiative and easily integrate into a small team
- You are proficient in German or French, each with very good knowledge of the partner language. English skills are an advantage
Contact person
Patrick Mülhauser Délégué aux relations extérieures T +41 26 305 50 97 M +41 79 287 21 51 patrick.muelhauser.cha@fr.ch
