A 25% Games Librarian with progression to 50% - Pâquis-Sécheron Games Library (Geneva)

01 September 2026
25 – 50%
Genève

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation for Socio-Cultural Animation fosters social cohesion. Join a supportive team promoting community engagement and quality of life.

Tasks

Welcome users and manage game lending at the Ludothèque.
Create and organize thematic spaces and community activities.
Manage social media and propose fun activities for the neighborhood.

Skills

Required FFETL training, strong creativity, and at least 5 years in social work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for games.
Good knowledge of Geneva's social network and IT tools.

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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 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.

To complete our team, we are looking for a 25% games librarian for the Pâquis-Sécheron Games Library in Geneva from 23 November 2026. This position will evolve to reach 50% from 1 August 2027

Job Description

Contribute to the activities of the games library, notably in the following areas:
Welcoming users and lending games;
Creating and arranging themed spaces;
Organising events at the games library and outside, such as games library parties, game evenings, neighbourhood festivals, outdoor afternoons and family play activities;
Researching, managing, handling and filing games and toys;
Managing the social media and website of the games library;
Designing, organising and proposing playful activities linked to the neighbourhood and other reception structures, to promote animation and conviviality.

Qualifications

Training for Leisure Activity Supervision Functions (FFETL - CEFOC): module 1 of this training is required, CFC ASE or any equivalent training
Marked creativity and strong manual skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with all generations, a passion for play and the desire to pass it on to others.
At least 5 years’ experience in the social and/or associative field
Successful experience in teamwork
Volunteer games librarian experience would be an asset
Good knowledge of the social system and associative network in Geneva
A keen sense of social and human relations, as well as a strong taste for collaborative work with various partners
Ability to integrate into a dynamic team of 6 people
Good knowledge of basic IT/office tools
French is the working language; a good command is essential

Additional Information

The position requires some flexibility and availability to participate in specific events outside usual hours
Work on Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 6:45 pm, Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 5:45 pm, and an average of one Saturday morning per month from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm.
The position will increase to 46.87% from 1 March 2027, then further increase to 50% from 1 August 2027
Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 8
Start date: 23 November 2026
Application deadline: 13 September 2026

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV in French, copies of work certificates and diplomas obtained)

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