Intern or Zivi in AFP house martin, common swift and little owl, 100%

The Schweizerische Vogelwarte is a non-profit foundation for ornithology and bird protection that combines basic research, applied research and practical implementation under one roof. More than 170 permanent employees and 60 temporary staff are engaged in a wide variety of task areas for the benefit of birds.

In the Wallis regional office, species protection plays a central role. To strengthen our team, we are looking for, from 15 February 2027 or by arrangement until 13 August 2027, an

Intern or Zivi
in AFP house martin, common swift and little owl, 100%

Your tasks

• Field and office work in connection with the recording and protection of swallows and common swifts in Wallis.
• Preparation of measure dossiers in favor of these species for submission to the affected municipalities.
• Monitoring and management of the nest box stock for little owls.
• Fieldwork for the population recording of little owls in Wallis.

Your profile

• You enjoy being outdoors, are physically resilient and enjoy field work.
• You are flexible and weather-resistant, your working hours depend on bird activity and weather.
• You work independently, practically and reliably.
• You want to actively commit yourself to the protection of endangered bird species in Switzerland.
• You are well-acquainted with birds and can observe and assess their behavior attentively.
• You possess a driving license Cat. B.
• You speak German and French.

We offer
An interesting field of tasks in a versatile environment awaits you. A company vehicle will be provided. Good further training opportunities and exemplary social benefits round off our offer.
Place of work Sion Wallis

Are you interested?
Diversity in the workforce is important to the Vogelwarte. We therefore look forward to all qualified applications. Further information will be provided by Mr. Bertrand Posse or Jean-Nicolas Pradervand, Regionalstelle Wallis. We look forward to receiving your complete online application documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates) by 12 November 2026 at the latest in a single PDF file via our application portal https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vogelwarte/mitarbeit/jobs/. Other applications cannot be considered.

The interviews will take place by invitation on 17 November 2026 in Sion VS.