Jobs at Swiss representations in the U.S. will be published here.
Job openings
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regulary seeks qualified and motivated employees.
Job vacancies will be published through the state job web portal. You can tailor your search towards your requirements through various search criteria.
Embassy of Switzerland in Washington D.C.
Academic Internships:
The Embassy of Switzerland is looking for 8 interns from September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021 or March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Please take a look at possibilities and requirements on our Academic Internships page
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Academic Internship:
The Consulate General in New York also offers 3 internship positions to qualified candidates in the following sections:
- Economic Affairs and Communication
- Culture and Education
- Swiss Business Hub in New York and San Francisco
The purpose of these academic internships is to offer students or recent graduates an opportunity to discover the activities of a Swiss representation abroad and to become familiar with the diverse aspects of a diplomatic career.
All positions are full-time (40 hours per week) and run for 6 months. Remuneration for the positions is USD 2,700 per month.
For details and how to apply, read the document on internships.
Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco is offering an internship in Public Diplomacy, Social Media, Innovation and Cultural Affairs. For further information and how to apply see below job description.
Swiss Business Hub USA
Trade Commissioner
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a qualified candidate for a permanent position as Trade Commissioner for the Swiss Business Hub USA (SBH USA). This is a locally recruited position within the SBH USA at the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York.
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than November 22nd, 2019 in electronic format (word or pdf) to job-cgny@eda.admin.ch. Please write into the subject line “SBH –Trade Commissioner” to ensure timely processing of your application. Any incomplete application will be disregarded. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Job Description (PDF, 477.4 kB)
Trade Commissioner for Investment Promotion in Foreign Direct Investment
The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of Switzerland as a business location, a sound understanding of the key drivers that shape FDI decisions within companies, and be comfortable communicating and interacting with C-level executives.
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than November 15, 2019 in electronic format (word or pdf) to job-cgny@eda.admin.ch. In the subject line write “SBH –Trade Commissioner for IP / FDI” to ensure timely processing of your application. Any incomplete application will be disregarded. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Job Description (PDF, 410.0 kB)
Trade Commissioner for Investment Promotion with PR and Communication Focus
The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of Switzerland as a business location, a sound understanding of the key drivers that shape FDI decisions within companies, and be comfortable communicating and interacting with C-level executives. Given the special focus of this position on PR and communication, you will ideally have a marketing background as well as excellent English writing skills.
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than November 15, 2019 in electronic format (word or pdf) to job-cgny@eda.admin.ch. In the subject line write “SBH –Trade Commissioner for IP / FDI” to ensure timely processing of your application. Any incomplete application will be disregarded. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.
