Employee Fundraising and Communication (40 %)

Employee Kulturbüro Bern with responsibility for Fundraising and Communication (40 %)

Kulturbüro Bern has been supporting professional and aspiring cultural and creative workers for over 26 years with low-threshold access to infrastructure, technical equipment, expertise, and advice. As an important contact point for the Bernese cultural scene, it enables the implementation of artistic and cultural projects and promotes exchange, networking, and knowledge transfer.

Kulturbüro is in an exciting phase of further development: In the coming years, the offering, structures, and strategic direction will be reviewed and further developed. For this, we are looking for a committed, culturally interested, and organizationally strong personality who will help shape our operations and take on responsibility.

As of 01.01.2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for an employee (40 %) with responsibility for Fundraising and Communication.

Your tasks

Responsibility for Fundraising and Communication in cooperation with the management

• Responsibility for the planning, coordination, and further development of the fundraising strategy
• Accompanying existing funding partnerships, research, exploration, and maintenance of new financing opportunities, as well as building and maintaining relationships with foundations and funding institutions
• Preparation of funding applications and final reports
• Responsibility and further development of communication. In particular, preparation and management of the newsletter, homepage, social media, and other communication channels in cooperation with the team

Collaboration in the Kulturbüro

• Participation in organizational development and the ongoing transformation process
• Advising and supporting our customers in shop operations
• Rental and introduction to the use of technical equipment and infrastructure
• Support for cultural and creative workers in the implementation of their projects
• Collaboration in the organization and implementation of events, workshops, and mediation offers

Your profile

• Experience in fundraising in the cultural or non-profit sector
• Interest in cultural policy issues and a good understanding of the needs of cultural and creative workers
• Openness to change processes and interest in actively shaping an organization
• Experience in organizational and administrative tasks, ideally also in project management
• Independent, structured, and careful way of working as well as the ability and willingness to take on responsibility
• Very good written and oral expression in German
• Ability to work in a team and enjoyment of working with different stakeholders
• Affinity for technical and digital working tools; knowledge in the field of photo, video, audio, or design

What we offer you

• A versatile and responsible activity at the interface of cultural promotion, operations, service, and organizational development
• The opportunity to actively help shape the future of an established cultural institution
• A small, committed team with flat hierarchies and an open, collegial work culture
• Independent work with room for design and short decision-making paths
• A varied working environment with direct contact with the Bernese cultural and creative scene

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application with a motivation letter and CV by 20. November 2026 to julia.geiser@kulturbuero.ch

The interviews will take place on 30. November and 4. December.

If you have any questions about the position, Julia Geiser, Co-Leader, will be happy to assist you.

Kulturbüro Bern is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with different life realities, perspectives, and experiences. For us, what is decisive is commitment, initiative, willingness to learn, and the joy of developing something together.

Kulturbüro Bern
www.kulturbuero.ch

Bern

Permanent employment

1-3 years

Published on 31.10.2026