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.
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Senior Trade Commissioner Export in the Swiss Business Hub USA Team
Starting date: upon agreement
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a qualified candidate for a permanent position as Senior 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.
The SBH USA is part of the official representation of Switzerland in the United States, representing Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), Switzerland’s official agency for Export and Investment Promotion.
Our mission is to enable new business. We are the sparring partners of Swiss companies and, together with our network of trusted experts, we support them with their internationalization projects on their journey from Switzerland to the United States. Our services include market surveys, business partner search, legal- tax- and regulatory advice as well as trade fair services and support in the market.
As our Senior Trade Commissioner, you will support Swiss SMEs with a focus on the Machine- Electro- and Metal Industries (MEM) and Infrastructure.
Your tasks:
- Support Swiss SMEs with their internationalization projects to successfully enter the US market
- Understand the needs of the Swiss SMEs and provide guidance
- Manage the export promotion mandates, from the first contact with the Swiss SME to understanding their needs and offering our services, from coordinating key activities to timely concluding the projects
- Identify business opportunities and create relevant content (reports and social media)
- Identify qualified business partners for Swiss SMEs
- Further develop our network of trusted experts
- Organize events and networking activities (East-Coast, Mid-West)
- Visit Swiss companies in Switzerland as well as the US
- Develop a strong sector competence
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, ideally followed by a graduate education in Foreign Trade and International Business
- Minimum of four years working experience with an export or investment promotion agency, consulting firm or in an international industrial business development role
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and one of the Swiss National languages
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including comfort interacting with different hierarchical levels in an international setup
- High service mindset and commitment to deliver
- Can bring an inspiring, go-getting and engaging energy to your team and clients
- Experience with government relations is a plus
- A developed network (industry experts, associations, consultants, law firms) is ideal
- As part of the SBH USA team, you will be based in New York but will collaborate closely with the entire U.S. team (LA, SF, ATL, DC and Boston). Willingness and flexibility to travel is expected
- 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
- Additional duties beyond those listed here will be determined and assigned as needed. Training will be provided
Our offer:
- A fascinating role at the intersection of private and public business in the heart of New York City in an exciting global environment.
- Salary range 104k – 110k and benefits package
- 100% matching in 401 k plan
- Paid vacation
- American and some Swiss holidays
Interested?
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations 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. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Academic Internships
The Consulate General in New York offers 3 internship positions to qualified candidates in the following sections:
- Economic Affairs and Communication
- Culture and Education
- Swiss Business Hub in 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 4, 6 or 9 months. Remuneration for the positions is USD 3,400 per month.
For details and how to apply, read the document on internships.
Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta
Cultural, Public Diplomacy and Communication Project Manager
Starting date: August 1, 2024, or earlier
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time (100%) permanent position as Cultural, Public Diplomacy and Communication Project Manager starting August 1, 2024, or earlier.
The Cultural, Public Diplomacy and Communication Project Manager works in the Public Diplomacy Section, which is responsible for creating, planning and implementing all aspects of the Consulate General’s communications, public diplomacy and cultural outreach with the goal of promoting Switzerland to American audiences.
The position focuses primarily on projects in the areas of promoting the Swiss national languages, visual and fine arts, film, music, literature, design, innovation, educational and scientific landscape, sustainability efforts and Switzerland’s humanitarian profile. It requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Projects regularly involve working with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern (e.g. Presence Switzerland (PRS)) and external partners in Switzerland or the U.S. Additional duties beyond those listed here will be determined and assigned as needed.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Project Management: Manage public diplomacy programs and events in support of Switzerland’s image abroad in the areas of culture, innovation, sustainability, humanitarian action and other related areas from conceptualization to implementation and evaluation across the Consulate General’s consular jurisdiction.
- Budget Management: Secure internal/external project funding, keep detailed budgets and work closely with the Consulate General’s accounting department on payments, account reconciliations and closures.
- Partnership Management: Manage the Consulate General’s partnerships with public and private institutions in Switzerland and the U.S. and establish a sustained dialogue with a broad array of stakeholders.
- Language Promotion: Manage the Consulate General’s active participation in German, French and Italian language promotion activities such as the Week of German-speaking Countries, Francophonie Festival and Settimana della Lingua italiana nel mondo.
- Communications and Branding: Strategize, implement and evaluate partnerships and public diplomacy engagement in all forms (virtual, in-person and on social media); liaise with communications colleagues to complement public diplomacy programs with an integrated digital strategy to reach virtual audiences.
- Newsletter: Establish a quarterly newsletter with the Consulate General’s activities and events with Swiss content organized by cultural and other organizations in the Southeastern U.S.
- Website and Social Media: Responsible for creating, editing and publishing partly provided content (including images and videos) to Consulate General’s website, the Swiss Impact website and social media channels.
- Academic Intern: Recruitment, training and coaching of the Consulate General’s academic intern.
- Other duties as they may be assigned by the Consul General.
Requirements (please do not apply if you do not meet all requirements listed below):
- A Master’s degree in humanities, social sciences or another relevant area or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years working experience in a related field
- 3 years of working experience in a similar field is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to conduct business in writing, in person and on the telephone
- Fluency in a national language of Switzerland with good knowledge of a second one
- Sound knowledge of Switzerland (political system, educational and scientific landscape, culture, etc.) and the desire to promote the country, its culture and its people
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and social media
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize tasks
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a courteous demeanour to solve problems
- Teamwork mentality and ability to work creatively and pro-actively toward achieving objectives, with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment
- U.S. work permit (except for Swiss citizens with residence in Switzerland)
We offer:
- Inviting work atmosphere, interesting work in a foreign representation
- Competitive salary and benefits package (U.S. local employment contract)
- Pension plan, 20 days of vacation
- American and some Swiss holidays
- Visa assistance by way of an A-2 visa (for Swiss citizens with residence in Switzerland) is available, maximum duration of 5 years
To apply:
Please send your résumé with accompanying diplomas and certificates and your letter of interest including salary expectations no later than May 12, 2024, in electronic format (PDF file) to atlanta.job@eda.admin.ch. Please write into the subject line “Cultural, Public Diplomacy and Communication Project Manager” to ensure timely processing of your application.
No phone calls accepted. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
