Job Description
The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, DC is seeking a qualified candidate for a 100% position as Executive Assistant in the Economic, Trade and Financial Affairs Section beginning in August 2026.
The objective of the position is to support the Head of Section and to assist in a team of 8 by managing all administrative duties, including but not limited to verbal and written communications for internal and external purposes, event management, preparing and following up on meetings and occasional work with other sections of the Embassy. The Executive Assistant will also be involved in supporting Swiss delegations visiting the U.S.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in all aspects of administration, such as preparation and updating of internal files and documents, drafting of general correspondence
Provide support in planning and organizing business trips and events, as well as for visiting delegations
Provide information flow with several Swiss Federal Departments
Manage and update the contact database of the section
Perform accounting duties
Respond orally and in written form as assigned to Embassy personnel and stakeholders in Switzerland
Requirements: (Please do not apply if you do not meet all of the following criteria)
Have completed higher education in a relevant field
At least three years of experience in an office environment
Fluency in one of the official languages of Switzerland (German, French or Italian)
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English
Full computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Windows 11, if possible, as well as database experience (strong knowledge in Excel)
Interpersonal skills to solve problems, with a teamwork mentality geared to achieving objectives and solving problems independently
Highly motivated and proactive
Eager and able to learn in handling new Software / Applications
Discreet and highly trustworthy
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-moving environment
Familiarity with Switzerland will be considered as an advantage
We Offer:
Inviting work atmosphere
Interesting work in a foreign representation
Competitive salary and benefits package
401 k plan
4 weeks vacation
Some American and some Swiss holidays
Location in NW Washington DC, close to Red Line Metro
Parking on Embassy grounds
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a letter of interest relevant to the job as described above and salary expectations no later than July 15, 2026 in electronic format (PDF file) to:
washington.jobs@eda.admin.ch Please write into the subject line, “LAST NAME, Name, Executive Assistant” to ensure timely processing of your application.
No phone calls please; only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.