A 25% Games Librarian - Saint-Jean Games Library

24 July 2026
25%
Genève

Job summary

Join the Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Animation, a unique institution. This role offers a collaborative work environment with community engagement opportunities.

Tasks

Animate games and design activities in the game library.
Welcome the public and manage game lending using software.
Create themed play areas and engage in community events.

Skills

Must have FFETL training or commit to it within a year.
Strong social skills and ability to connect with all generations.
Experience in social or community work, ideally 5 years.

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Company Description

The Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Animation is a partnership 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 centres and outreach teams, the Foundation meets the population's needs in terms of meeting, exchange, solidarity, citizenship, quality of life, with the general aim of preventing social exclusion.

A 25% games librarian position is open at the Saint-Jean Games Library.

Job Description

Participate in the activities of the games library, notably in the following areas:

Game animation; design, conduct and propose an animation activity in the field of games.
Welcoming the public.
Loan of games and toys, use of loan software.
Knowledge of gaming equipment, classification according to the ESAR system.
Creation and arrangement of play areas according to themes.
Animations in the games library and outreach collaboration (games library parties, game evenings, neighbourhood festivals, open days, family game days...).
Welcoming school and after-school groups (Giap).
Collaboration and mutual support within a team of 6 people.

Qualifications

You must have obtained the training for Supervisory Functions in Leisure Activities (FFETL - CEFOC) or be required to complete it within the first year of employment.
CFC ASE or any training deemed equivalent.
An innate sense of social and human relations.
Good rapport with all generations of people.
A passion for games and the desire to develop it in others.
At least 5 years’ experience in the social and/or associative field is an asset.
Successful experience of teamwork.
Good knowledge of the social system and the Geneva associative network.
Availability for events outside regular hours.

Additional Information

The position requires some flexibility and availability for presence during specific events outside usual hours.
Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 8.
Hours: Tuesday 2pm-4pm, Wednesday 2:30pm-5:45pm, Thursday 4pm-6:45pm, every other Saturday 9:15am-12:45pm (subject to change).
Application deadline: 26 July 2026.
Start date: 1 September 2026.