INTERNSHIP - Communications and Fundraising Assistant (60%, 4 to 6 months)
Background and Mission
Casa Alianza Switzerland, founded in 1997 in Geneva, supports initiatives for vulnerable children in three Latin American countries: Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.
Our homes provide shelter for children between the ages of 12 and 18 from diverse backgrounds: survivors of life on the streets, migrant children displaced by violence, and teenage mothers with their babies. All are survivors of abandonment, human trafficking, and sexual or commercial exploitation.
On site, qualified staff (psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers) ensure comprehensive care for the young people. The goal is to facilitate their physical and emotional recovery, followed by their healthy and sustainable reintegration into their families or society.
In Geneva, the association’s office consists of two staff members supported by a committee of five volunteers. The association’s goal is to provide substantial financial support to the three existing Casa Alianza centers in Latin America.
Are you curious, creative, and passionate about social causes?
We’re offering a versatile internship within a dynamic and supportive team, starting in September 2026, for a duration of 4 to 6 months at 60% of full-time hours. This internship will allow you to help raise the profile of Casa Alianza Switzerland while developing your skills in communication, content creation, and fundraising within the nonprofit sector.
Main Responsibilities
Communication and Social Media
- Designing communication materials
- Creating visual and written content (posts, videos, infographics)
- Managing social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Website updates
- Tracking statistics and optimizing posts
Fundraising and partnership development
- Developing and implementing fundraising campaigns (crowdfunding, themed campaigns, etc.)
- Drafting targeted donation appeals
- Support for identifying new donors (prospecting and monitoring)
- Contributing to the preparation of fundraising proposals
- Translation and proofreading of projects (Spanish to French and English)
Event Planning
- Supporting the organization of events for the association
- Participation in events
Desired Qualifications
- Strong writing skills
- Currently pursuing a university degree
- Proficiency in English and Spanish (minimum B2 level); German is a plus
- Knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends
- Proficiency in office and computer software (MS Office, Canva, Mailchimp)
- Previous experience in communications and/or in-depth research is a plus
- Creativity, independence, and initiative
- Interest in social causes and children’s rights
Internship Terms
- Mandatory tripartite internship agreement
- 4- to 6-month internship at 60%
- Based in Geneva
- Start date: September 2026 or to be agreed upon
- Paid internship
*This internship is part of an academic program, vocational training, or a socio-professional integration program and must meet the conditions set by the Labor Market Supervisory Board (CSME).
We offer you:
- A unique internship experience to help protect children’s rights in Central America and Mexico;
- The opportunity to develop communication and social media management skills through a variety of tasks;
- The opportunity to work independently, contributing your ideas to bring real added value to our mission;
- A chance to work within a supportive and positive team on a meaningful internship.
To apply
If you think this internship is right for you, please submit your application (including a resume and a cover letter in French) by July 15, 2026, via email to info@casa-alianza.ch.
