The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia employs around 110 staff members in Switzerland and in six offices abroad who are dedicated to promoting Swiss arts and culture.

Through our activities we support and enhance the quality and variety of professional artistic creation and its diffusion around the world. Equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce are fundamental principles at Pro Helvetia.

For our Music division, we are seeking, as of 1 May 2027 or by arrangement, a

Music Specialist  (70%)
During the induction period, it is possible to increase the workload to 80% for 6 months.

What we offer

  • A dynamic, culturally and politically alive national and international environment with scope for personal initiative and responsibility

  • An attractive workplace in the heart of Zurich’s old town and the possibility of partly working from home

  • Very good social security contributions, including child care allowances and supplementary family allowances

  • 26 vacation days (+5 additional days as of age 50)

  • Contribution to a Swiss railway half fare card or a GA travelcard

  • Neutral point of contact / advisory service for employees

  • Willingness on the part of Pro Helvetia to remove barriers and make workplaces accessible

Your tasks

  • Assessing support applications in the Music division, particularly in the pop, electronic, experimental, global sounds and hip-hop genres, and handling the associated administrative tasks

  • Advising grant applicants, event organisers and partners of Pro Helvetia

  • Participating in the development, coordination and implementation of support instruments and promotional measures (cooperation projects, support formats, platforms, analyses, calls for applications)

  • Forging and expanding networks with cultural practitioners at national and international level 

  • Cultivating close contacts with the various Swiss music scenes 

  • Coordinating and developing certain Music division projects

  • Attending concerts and music events on a regular basis both in Switzerland and abroad 

Your profile

For this multifaceted position, we are seeking a committed personality who meets the following criteria as best possible:

  • Very good knowledge of pop, electronic, experimental, global sounds and hip-hop genres (with additional knowledge of jazz and contemporary music an advantage) and of the current Swiss music scene in general

  • Very good knowledge of the cultural scene in Western (French-speaking) Switzerland, with an existing network in the region as a further advantage

  • University degree, advanced professional qualification or a relevant specialist qualification are an advantage

  • An established network in the field of national and international pop music 

  • Experience in the implementation of cultural projects

  • Well versed in interacting with a variety of stakeholders

  • Excellent spoken and written skills in two Swiss national languages (at least C1 level) and in English (at least B2 level), other languages an advantage

  • Structured, independent and precise manner of working 

Application

We look forward to receiving your application by 15 November 2026.

It should include your CV and a motivation letter or video (approx. 90 seconds) in which you outline your interest and your experience to date. Please also attach certificates of education and training (diplomas, etc.) and evidence of any practical experience (work confirmations and references). Non-formal or informal education tracks are also taken into account in the assessment of your dossier. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Patrizia Kettenbach

Patrizia Kettenbach
Human Resources
+41 44 267 71 83
humanresources@prohelvetia.ch

Pro Helvetia
Swiss Arts Council
Hirschengraben 22
CH-8024 Zürich
prohelvetia.ch