Manager of Commissions

Become part of our team Your work has an impact -- for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Shape the community and the future of this city with us: visible, tangible, sustainable. As a staff unit of the city parliament, the [Parlamentsdienste](< >) support the City Council, its commissions, and its other bodies. As Manager of Commissions, you will take care of the interests of the [Geschäftsprüfungskommission](< >) and the [Kommission für Bildung, Kultur und Soziales](< >). We look forward to your application by 6. November 2026. What you move * You manage the business and organization of the Geschäftsprüfungskommission and the Kommission für Bildung, Soziales und Kultur of the City Council of Bern * You are the first point of contact for the presidencies and the members of these commissions as well as the administration at their interface * You advise and support them on substantive and procedural issues * You ensure the professional conduct of the commission meetings, usually on two Monday evenings per month * You draft resolutions, presentations to the City Council, reports, correspondence, and media releases * You undertake versatile tasks for the Parlamentsdienste such as investigations, project management, or conducting training and further education What you bring * You have a university degree in law, history, political science, or a comparable field of study * You are interested in political processes and have several years of professional experience in staff work or in the environment of politics and administration * You have project experience and work in a structured, organized, and proactive manner * You think analytically and in interconnected ways and lead effectively even without formal authority * You communicate clearly and appropriately for the target group -- both orally and in writing * You are a motivated and upbeat personality, work independently, and convince with flexibility, reliability, and loyalty * You use IT instruments confidently and are interested in their further development Your benefits in BernFor Purpose & City Life With us, you change something. You help shape city life, take responsibility, and make Bern more livable. Security & Stability We offer you fair pay, clear structures, regulated working hours, and long-term perspectives. Space for your whole life Our working model adapts to your life wherever possible. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony. Growing with Bern We give you room for development, further education, and independent action. Healthy in everyday life With sports, movement, and advice, you stay in shape: physically, mentally, socially -- and not just at the workplace. Advantages for every day We offer you practical extras that make your everyday life easier and more enriching. Contact Do you have questions about the application process or the employer Stadt Bern? I am happy to help you. Do you want to learn more about this position and our team at the Stadt Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to help! Martina Schläpfer Head of Commissions Unsure if you meet all the requirements? Even if you (not yet) meet all the requirements -- we are curious, want to get to know you, and look forward to your application! Your application process This is how the application process works with us: Step 1: Online Application Submit your application documents online via our job portal. To allow us to process your documents further, you must create a login. After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation. We assess each application individually based on the criteria in the job advertisement. This sometimes takes some time. If your application fits, we will contact you for an initial interview. Step 2: Interviews In the job interview - online and on-site - we want to get to know you. We check whether your expectations for the position align with ours, which experiences and skills you bring, whether our culture appeals to you, and how you fit into the team. If there is mutual interest, two interviews will take place in calendar weeks 47 and 48. All your questions about the position, the team, or the terms of employment are always welcome. Step 3: Further steps in the process As a rule, reference inquiries are also part of our Bewe j4id10450030jm j4it1043jm j4iy26jm