Assistant Public Affairs / Administration (60-80%)

• Do you feel comfortable in a dynamic environment at the interface between politics and business?

• Do you stand out for your organizational talent and communication skills?

• Then we look forward to meeting you!

We are looking for a committed individual starting October 1, 2026, or by agreement for the

Assistant Public Affairs / Administration (60-80%)

Your Team

The Public Affairs team coordinates the representation of economiesuisse in Federal Bern and Brussels. In this position, you will have the chance to be part of a dynamic and highly committed team that wants to shape and move things.

For our location in Bern, we are looking for a strong organizational assistant (m/f) who supports our team in a dynamic work environment, keeps an overview, sets priorities, and implements tasks in a solution-oriented and structured manner.

You will fulfill several functions for our hub in Bern. You will not only take care of the administrative matters of the office and welcome our guests, but you will also be responsible for the smooth running of meetings and take on tasks in professional and personal assistance.

Your Tasks

• Professional and personal assistance to the Head of Public Affairs, particularly scheduling, correspondence, clarifications, and minor research

• Independent organization, coordination, and execution of political events, meetings, and networking occasions, from invitations and participant management to on-site support and follow-up

• Organization and ensuring the smooth operation of the Bern office, including mail, telephone, material management, and meeting room management

• Professional reception and care of guests, coordination with property management, subtenants, external service providers, locations, and catering partners

• Maintenance and management of SharePoint storage, shared mailboxes, address distributions, and political contact lists

• Administrative support for parliamentary and political activities/projects as well as monitoring relevant personnel changes and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Appointment, pending, and planning management for the team as well as coordination of team meetings

• Preliminary accounting, particularly invoice verification, and re-invoicing

What You Bring

• Commercial employee EFZ or equivalent training, supplemented by experience in assistance or a comparable role

• Experience with editorial work, confident expression in German, good knowledge of French

• Good MS Office skills, knowledge of newsletter tools and CRM is an advantage

• Organizational talent, flexibility, and a goal- and solution-oriented way of thinking and working

• You are willing to reliably cover reception during office hours; no possibility for home office

We Offer

You can expect a varied activity in an exciting environment with decision-makers from politics and business. We work closely with the current political events. You can expect a collegial environment with a high team spirit, flat hierarchies, and great mutual support and willingness to help. We also offer modern working conditions and modern workplaces very centrally, in the middle of the old town of Bern.

We look forward to receiving your complete documents in electronic form by September 10, 2026, at [email protected].
For inquiries, please contact Ms. Karin Fergg; [email protected].