Jobs at Swiss representations in the U.S. will be published here.
Job openings
Embassy of Switzerland in Washington D.C.
Temporary Position – Soirée Suisse Assistant Project Manager
The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. is currently offering a full-time (40 hours per week) position as Assistant Project Manager for the annual Soirée Suisse in the field of Communications and Public Diplomacy for 3 months: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022. The remuneration for this position is USD 3,500 per month (gross salary). This position is ideal for a recent university graduate.
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.
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Project Manager for the Department of Economic Affairs and Communication, Public Diplomacy Division (part-time, 60%) - Starting date: summer, 2022 (or upon agreement)
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York represents and promotes the interests of Switzerland and of Swiss citizens in its jurisdiction. The Public Diplomacy Division is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time time position as Project Manager. The primary tasks are to support Switzerland’s public diplomacy efforts in New York through managing projects and events in the priority areas of Switzerland’s Strategy for Communication Abroad 21-24 and by developing creative content for social media communication. Our ideal candidate is proactive, creative, a digital native and has a strong background in project management and communications.
Duties and Responsibilities (60% workload):
Project Management 40%
- Development and implementation of projects and events in the field of public diplomacy to promote Switzerland’s image abroad, particularly in the areas of economy, innovation, sustainability and Swiss financial center and development; expansion of new event concepts in a hybrid set-up.
- Maintaining and continuously expanding a network of contacts with relevant institutions and key individuals.
Social Media 20%
- Development of creative content for the social media communication of the representation.
- Social media planning and scheduling using Creator Studio, Hootsuite and in-app.
- Filming and editing video content for social media, using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe programs; creating graphic design elements, using tools like Canva.
Additional duties beyond those listed here will be determined and assigned as needed.
Requirements
- A university degree in economics, communications or a related field such as public relations, marketing, or social sciences
- Previous work experience in project management, ideally related to economy, innovation, sustainability
- Digital native with professional experience in social media and content creation (i.e. videos). Strong competencies navigating Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and others for content sharing and analytics. Full computer literacy with Microsoft Office
- Fluency in written and spoken English (ideally a native English speaker)
- Knowledge in at least one of the national languages of Switzerland (German, French, Italian, Romansh)
- Interest in Swiss culture; exposure to working in Switzerland / Europe or with Swiss / European companies in the US advantageous
- Very good organizational skills, high degree of personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Able to multitask, work under pressure and pay attention to details
We Offer
- Inviting work atmosphere in a multilingual setting, team of about 40 employees
- Diversified work in a foreign representation and diplomatic environment
- Opportunity to participate in shaping the communication strategy and appearance of Switzerland in NY
- Office conveniently located in midtown Manhattan
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 100% matching in 401 k plan
- 4 weeks of paid vacation, some American and Swiss holidays
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than May 30, 2022 in electronic format (word or pdf) to newyork.job@eda.admin.ch. Please write in the subject line “Project Manager” to ensure timely processing of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact the Consulate General. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Visa/Consular Officer (40% - 80%) - Starting date: summer 2022, upon agreement
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York covers all matters concerning consular relations and represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
Job Description
- conduct visa interviews
- assess visa applications, preferably already with the training and rights to issue visas
- understand and implement the current Schengen visa regulations
- operate specific software in addition to standard programs like Word and Excel
- respond to a variety of inquiries at the counter, on the phone, by e-mail as well as by regular mail
- processing passport requests and applications
- handling civil status matters
- managing registration and de-registration procedures as well as address changes
- various contingent assignments within the chancery
- substitution and mutual support of team members is self-evident
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent active skills in English and one Swiss national language. You are expected to work well within a team and to exhibit a work ethic that is focused on attention to details and a high degree of personal integrity. Furthermore, you should have a general knowledge of Switzerland. A completed business management education and computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet) are mandatory requirements. A few years of work experienced are required.
We Offer
- Inviting work atmosphere in a multilingual setting with a team of about 40 employees
- Diversified work in a foreign representation and diplomatic environment
- Bright office that is conveniently located in midtown
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k plan with matching employer contribution
- 4 weeks paid vacation, with observance of American and some Swiss holidays
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations in PDF format to newyork.job@eda.admin.ch. Please write in the subject line “Visa Officer” to ensure timely processing of your application.
Deadline for application: May 30, 2022
We will not review incomplete applications or those that do not adhere to the requirements above. Please note that only digital applications will be accepted. Those not considered for an interview will be destroyed at the end of the selection process.
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Trade Commissioner Innovation (100%) - Starting date: upon agreement
The Swiss Business Hub (SBH) USA is responsible for Swiss export and investment promotion activities in the USA. The SBH USA is now looking to fill the position of "Trade Commissioner Innovation (100%)" for its Switzerland Innovation mandate, with the objective of realizing successful R&D collaborations between the Innovation Parks and private companies and other research partners.
You are a high-achieving graduate with a university degree, with a flair for business activities and very good communication skills. You need at least 3-5 years of work experience in an industrial or science/engineering sector. You are used to carrying out tasks carefully and independently and at the same time you are a dynamic person. In addition to English, a good knowledge of a Swiss official language will be an asset (written and oral).
Learn more about the job posting here. (PDF, 1 Page, 271.4 kB, English)
Application deadline: May 25, 2022
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Trade Commissioner Export in the Swiss Business Hub USA Team (100%) - Starting date: June 1st or upon availability
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 headquarter at the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York.
Affiliated with Switzerland Global Enterprise, the Trade & Investment promotion agency of Switzerland, Swiss Business Hub USA is mandated by the Swiss government to promote Switzerland as a business location for U.S. companies and to assist Swiss SME’s looking to enter the US market.
Due to the nature of the work, preference will be given to a Swiss national (or to those candidates who have a relationship with Switzerland) with U.S. work experience and an understanding of the U.S. economic landscape.
Learn more about the job posting here. (PDF, 2 Pages, 489.2 kB, English)
Application deadline: May 20, 2022
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Academic Internships
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.
