A sociocultural animator between 80 and 90% Pâquis neighborhood house

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. Thanks to socio-educational, sociocultural, and associative field actions carried out by the centers and outreach teams, the Foundation meets the population's needs in terms of meeting, exchange, solidarity, citizenship, quality of life, with a general objective of preventing social exclusion.

Job opening within the association of the Pâquis Neighborhood House for a sociocultural animator position between 80 and 90%.

Job Description

• Take responsibility for animation, socio-educational work, and free reception of neighborhood residents in the children and pre-adolescents sector (4 to 12 years old) of the neighborhood house, respecting the institutional project,
• Participate in the development of associative life and neighborhood animation through a space for sharing, meetings, exchanges, and activities open to the population, promoting respect, tolerance, and solidarity among residents of different cultures,
• Actively participate in the development of the Neighborhood House's activity program and the follow-up of the associative project in consultation with the team and the association's committee,
• Assume management tasks related to activities, including supervision and monitoring of instructors,
• Develop and maintain dynamic and trusting internal communication among the center's partners, ensuring the flow of information between the team, the committee, FASe, and City authorities,
• Assume administrative and management tasks related to the role of a sociocultural animator within a shared coordination.

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 Specialized Educator (DEES), State Higher Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (DESJEPS). SEFRI recognition of DEES/DESJEPS must be obtained during the first year in the position and grants access to the maximum function class.
• Proven experience in animation and interest in neighborhood development issues, sensitivity to environmental questions,
• Ability and willingness to work in a team and network,
• Recognized skills in project design and presentation, creative and dynamic spirit,
• Good experience in organization 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,
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social system and the functioning of FASe,
• Interest and willingness to work on HR management and/or the Finances of the Pâquis Neighborhood House.

Additional Information

• Availability, openness to flexible and irregular hours occasionally (evening activities, weekends, and school holidays),
• Salary according to the Geneva State salary scale: maximum class 15
• Start date: from February 1, 2026
• Application deadline: January 4, 2026
• Visit the website: www.mqpaquis.ch