Project and Promotion Officer at 80%

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the city of Sion stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate and rich historical and archaeological heritage. All these assets make it a quality destination.

The City of Sion asserts itself as a city oriented towards the arts and heritage. The Culture and Training section's mission is to raise citizens' awareness of artistic and heritage life, encourage their participation, support local institutions, preserve the diversity and dynamism of the Sion cultural scene, and enhance the identity and heritage of the City.

Would you like to put your skills to work on meaningful projects? Join us!

Project and Promotion Officer at 80%

with the Culture and Training department.

Your main tasks

• Participate in the development of the City’s cultural policy by analysing potentials, proposing new directions and contributing to their implementation;
• Develop and monitor thematic projects in line with the City’s cultural policy;
• Organise and coordinate cultural events led by the City;
• Coordinate public and private partners involved in cultural projects and events;
• Ensure communication for the Culture section and develop its promotional tools and devices, notably digital ones;
• Promote cultural activities;
• Work closely with cultural actors, City services, funding bodies, partner municipalities and the Tourist Office.

Your profile

• You hold a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, diploma in cultural management) or a qualification deemed equivalent by a Swiss university;
• You have proven experience in planning and managing cultural projects as well as in cultural promotion;
• You are proficient with digital communication tools, common IT tools and project management tools;
• French-speaking or fluent in French, you have a good knowledge of German; knowledge of another national language and/or English is an asset;
• With excellent interpersonal skills, you are comfortable interacting with actors in the cultural and artistic world;
• Autonomous and flexible, you demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm and a real ability to unite people around projects.

Assets include: specialisation in cultural management, project management or public policy planning as well as knowledge in data processing and accounting.

We offer

• A varied selection of continuing education;
• Social, cultural and economic benefits through the City of Sion Staff Association;
• Preferential rates on public transport and PubliBike Velospot subscriptions, as well as discounts on the purchase of electric bikes, within the framework of the mobility plan;
• A salary scale adapted to responsibilities;
• A progressive salary, a 13th month salary and a minimum of 25 days’ holiday per year.

Start date: to be agreed

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Pierre Alain Hug, Head of the Culture and Training department, tel. 027 324 13 13.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , by 20 September 2026.

Any application submitted after the deadline will be rejected.