A 60% Sociocultural Animator in a Fixed-Term Contract from 1 June 2026 to 1 January 2027 - Maison des jeunes de l'Eclipse.

About the job

Company Description

The Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Animation is a partner institution, funded by the Canton and the municipalities, whose mission is to promote and maintain social cohesion in the canton of Geneva, that is to ensure the quality of the relationship between individuals and society. Through socio-educational, sociocultural and associative field actions carried out by the centres and outreach teams, the Foundation meets the population's needs in terms of meeting, exchange, solidarity, citizenship, quality of life, with a general aim of preventing social exclusion.

Job opening within the association of the Maison des Jeunes de l’Eclipse, for a sociocultural animator position as part of a maternity leave replacement at 60% in a fixed-term contract from 1 June 2026 to 1 January 2027 - Maison des jeunes de l'Eclipse.

Job Description

• Assume, in shared coordination, responsibility for animation and socio-educational and sociocultural work with 12-25 year olds;
• In partnership with residents, various groups, neighbourhood associations and municipal services, participate in the development of life and animation in the neighbourhood, sharing the values of the institutional project;
• Develop and maintain dynamic and trusting internal communication between the centre’s partners, ensure the flow of information between the team, the committee, FASe and municipal bodies;
• Assume management tasks related to activities;
• Be active in the continuous reception project (ACO) of the Coudriers orientation cycle.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, HES level or an equivalent university degree (education sciences, sociology, psychology, anthropology, ethnology / State Diploma of Specialised Educator (DEES), Higher State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (DESJEPS). SEFRI recognition of the DEES/DESJEPS must be obtained during the first year in the position and grants access to the maximum function class,
• Successful experience in animation and interest in neighbourhood development issues, sensitivity to environmental matters,
• Ability and willingness to work in a team and network,
• Recognised skills in project design and presentation, creative and dynamic spirit,
• Good experience in organisation and planning, priority management,
• Ability to work autonomously while working in a team,
• Ability to write reports, use common computer software, rigor and respect for deadlines,
• Experience in communication, multimedia and social networks,
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social system and the functioning of FASe,
• Listening skills and openness to feedback during team exchanges.

Additional Information

• Availability, openness to flexible and irregular hours (evening and weekend activities)
• Driving licence would be an asset
• Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 15
• Start date: 1 June
• Application deadline: 17.05.2026