Executive and Departmental Assistant (60-70%)

Pro Natura is the leading organization for nature conservation in Switzerland with 170,000 members. It is committed to the promotion and preservation of native flora and fauna. Around 100 people work in the Pro Natura office, and another 100 are active in the 23 Pro Natura sections.

To strengthen the Pro Natura office in Basel, we are looking for, as of 1 May 2027 or by arrangement, an

Executive and Departmental Assistant (60-70%)

What are your main tasks?

• You are the administrative hub of the fifteen-member Politics & International department.
• In this function, you support the department management with around 40 percent of a position in administrative, coordinative, and organizational tasks.
• Their main tasks include the organization of events and meetings, the maintenance of databases, and the support of recruitment processes.
• Additionally, in your role as executive assistant with around 30 percent of a position, you are responsible for the preparation and organization of meetings of the Delegate Council and the Central Board and guarantee smooth written communication with the members of the two association bodies.

What do you bring with you?

• Commercial training or comparable qualifications.
• Further training with a recognized degree in the field of assistance or communication is an advantage.
• Several years of professional experience in an assistant function, ideally at executive or director level.
• Very good organizational skills and a structured way of working.
• High digital affinity as well as routine and efficient work with common MS Office and AI products.
• Stylish oral and written communication in German as well as good French skills.
• High discretion, sense of responsibility, as well as high social competence.
• Independent, reliable, solution-oriented, and proactive way of working.

What do we offer you?

• A meaningful activity for a non-profit organization.
• Collaboration in a committed and collegial team.
• Flexible part-time work, attractive employment conditions.
• A modern workplace near the train station in Basel with home office possibilities.
• Generous further training regulations.

Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (PDF format) by 1 November 2026 via e-mail to rita.straumann(at) with the subject "Geschäftsleitungs- und Abteilungsassistenz". For further information, the Head of Politics & International, Stefan Kunz, Tel. or , is at your disposal.

We look forward to seeing you!

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