Public Affairs Trainee

What is a Nesternship?

A semi-virtual internship which will allow you to boost your digital skills, entrepreneurial spirit, as well as your agility to deal with different situations. In addition to that, you will be working on real life projects where you can have a hand in making an impact in the world’s largest food and beverage company.

Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Suisse
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contact: Internship, 9 to 12 months
Start date: as soon as possible

Position Summary

To reinforce our Corporate Affairs Department, we are looking forward to having a Public Affairs Intern joining our Corporate Communication and Corporate Affairs team to help us shape frame conditions in Switzerland to the benefit of Nestlé Switzerland, relating to business, markets access and manufacturing as well as to the business location Switzerland in general.

A day in the life of a Public Affairs Intern

Monitor cantonal and national political matters and support Corporate Affairs Team in assessing potential relevance for NCH
Provide regular updates on selected political subjects and trends in Switzerland to Head Corporate Affairs, Corporate Affairs Team and affected internal departments
Contribute to working basis of Corporate Affairs Dept, e.g. stakeholder mapping, analyze voting results, update positions and corporate presentations
Represent Nestlé in selected trade associations at working group level or as required
Interact with different internal and external stakeholders in Switzerland
Support organization of stakeholder events
Assist preparation of Swiss Public Policy Board
Support Communication in NiCH communication strategy

What will make you successful

Perfect fluency in written and spoken English and (Swiss)German, French is a plus
University graduated in International Affairs, Economics or related field
Strong interest in Swiss political system and Swiss public affairs
Previous PA experiences in an NGO, administration, association or corporate is a plus
Proactive, autonomous, and open personality with an entrepreneurial spirit

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com

What is a Nesternship?

A semi-virtual internship which will allow you to boost your digital skills, entrepreneurial spirit, as well as your agility to deal with different situations. In addition to that, you will be working on real life projects where you can have a hand in making an impact in the world’s largest food and beverage company.

Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Suisse
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contact: Internship, 9 to 12 months
Start date: as soon as possible

Position Summary

To reinforce our Corporate Affairs Department, we are looking forward to having a Public Affairs Intern joining our Corporate Communication and Corporate Affairs team to help us shape frame conditions in Switzerland to the benefit of Nestlé Switzerland, relating to business, markets access and manufacturing as well as to the business location Switzerland in general.

A day in the life of a Public Affairs Intern

Monitor cantonal and national political matters and support Corporate Affairs Team in assessing potential relevance for NCH
Provide regular updates on selected political subjects and trends in Switzerland to Head Corporate Affairs, Corporate Affairs Team and affected internal departments
Contribute to working basis of Corporate Affairs Dept, e.g. stakeholder mapping, analyze voting results, update positions and corporate presentations
Represent Nestlé in selected trade associations at working group level or as required
Interact with different internal and external stakeholders in Switzerland
Support organization of stakeholder events
Assist preparation of Swiss Public Policy Board
Support Communication in NiCH communication strategy

What will make you successful

Perfect fluency in written and spoken English and (Swiss)German, French is a plus
University graduated in International Affairs, Economics or related field
Strong interest in Swiss political system and Swiss public affairs
Previous PA experiences in an NGO, administration, association or corporate is a plus
Proactive, autonomous, and open personality with an entrepreneurial spirit

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com

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