Managing Director

The «Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinische Stiftung für Archäologische Forschungen im Ausland (SLSA)» is a non-profit foundation that promotes archaeological research projects. Its geographical focus is on countries whose archaeological institutions are not yet highly developed. Through close cooperation with local partners, who thereby benefit from the outstanding know-how of Swiss archaeology, the projects also contribute to development cooperation in the field of monument preservation and scientific research. The SLSA publishes the results of the funded field campaigns comprehensively in a yearbook (volume of approx. 300–400 pages each). For the versatile and responsible activity as Managing Director (40–50% annual working time) in a multilingual environment (German/French), the SLSA is looking for an all-rounder as of 1 November 2026 or by arrangement. Tasks • You edit the research reports of the project leaders for the yearbook published by the SLSA and coordinate and control the publication processes • Within the framework of the regulations and the specifications of the Board of Trustees, the Committee, and the President of the Foundation, you independently conduct the business of the foundation and implement the resolutions of the Board of Trustees and the Committee • You perform a preliminary examination of incoming applications and forward them to the Scientific Commission for assessment • You draft contracts with the project leaders, administratively accompany and monitor the course of the individual research projects, and you control the project settlements • You maintain the proper accounting of the foundation, prepare the annual financial statements and the budget • You periodically prepare a liquidity plan and ensure the liquidity needs of the foundation in cooperation with the Finance Commission • You handle payment transactions, the yearbook distribution, and all ongoing administrative work • You prepare meetings of the Board of Trustees, the Committee, and the commissions and take the minutes • In cooperation with the President of the Foundation, you inform the patrons of the foundation, and you organize events for the circle of patrons • You manage the foundation's web presence • You draft applications for funding bodies • You are responsible for the preparation of periodic reporting to the supervisory authorities and subsidy providers Your Profile • University degree in archaeology, ethnology, or related cultural-scientific-historical disciplines, with a special reference to non-European cultures • Very high language competence in German or French, good command of the respective other language in spoken and written form; stylistically confident English • Experience in editing scientific texts and with editorships of publications • Experience with double-entry bookkeeping, accounting, budgeting, and financial control • Experience in application processing in an academic context and with applications to funding bodies • Organizational talent and enjoyment in the cultivation and development of international contacts • Independent, proactive, and responsible personality with awareness of scientific-political concerns and an understanding of legal aspects A versatile, interesting, and responsible activity in an NGO awaits you. You will work in a lively environment in a culturally and historically significant setting at a workplace in Museum Rietberg Zürich. We offer contemporary employment conditions with flexible working hours; hybrid working with home office is possible. Please send your complete application with a meaningful cover letter by 31 July 2026 by e-mail to: postfach@slsa.ch