Jobs & Internship

CIPRA offers interested and motivated individuals a varied work experience and a thorough insight into the multifaceted work of an internationally active NGO.

Internship

CIPRA International is looking for an intern for a minimum of six months for its headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein.

Tasks

  • Support in communication: Collaboration on the alpMedia newsletter and various CIPRA publications, coordination of translations, layout work, research and writing of articles, contact with authors and translators, printing support, etc.; management of social media channels and collaboration on the CIPRA podcast.
  • Support for ongoing projects (e.g. Ground:breaking, YOALIN, Via Alpina Youth, MultiBios, etc.) and services (Alpine Town of the Year and Via Alpina offices): communication with partners from all Alpine countries, research work, organisation of events and meetings, preparation of documentation and reports, etc.
  • Office and secretarial work, minute-taking, correspondence, responding to enquiries, copying documents, etc.

Requirements

  • Graduate in natural sciences, communication, social sciences or natural sciences
  • Interest in the work of an NGO and in sustainable development issues
  • Enjoy working in a team and contributing ideas
  • Very good knowledge of German (working language at CI)
  • Very good knowledge of English, good knowledge of one or more of the following Alpine languages is an advantage: French, Italian, Slovenian. Language skills will be tested during a possible interview and must be indicated in the application in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Writing skills and experience in communication are an advantage
  • Thorough knowledge of common programmes such as MS Office.

Working conditions

Duration: 6 months, a significantly shorter duration is not possible.
Workload: 90-100% (100% corresponds to 40 hours per week).
Salary: CHF 2,250 gross per month (deductions are modest in Liechtenstein, approximately 10%).
Place of work: Schaan

Application & information

There are currently no internship positions available. We welcome speculative applications at bewerbung@cipra.org.

European Solidarity Corps

Since 2016 CIPRA International has been inviting young people to work with us for 12 months as part of the  "European Solidarity Corps" (EU programme Erasmus+ YOUTH IN ACTION). Find our more here!