Grant and Events Manager at 70%
- 06 August 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Cultural Service (SEC) is the contact point for artists and cultural institutions in the fields of performing, visual and digital arts. Its main missions are to support creation, organise events and manage municipal cultural venues. It develops collaborations with partners at regional and national levels. To complete its team, the SEC is looking for a
Grant and Events Manager at 70%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Ensure the management and monitoring of support for creation.
- Verify the compliance of support requests.
- Organise support grant commission meetings, juries and competitions.
- Also ensure the administrative and accounting follow-up of grant decisions.
- Assist cultural advisers in the development and monitoring of specific projects and collaborate in organising the service's events.
- Assist managers in communication follow-up.
Your profile
- Hold a commercial professional maturity certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Have perfect command of the French language, both spoken and written, including note-taking and drafting minutes.
- Be comfortable with numbers and proficient in IT tools (Office suite).
- Have a good knowledge of the performing arts sector at the regional level.
- Be able to work both in a team and independently, demonstrating organisation and rigour.
- Be willing to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays).
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 27.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter;
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Ensure the management and monitoring of support for creation.
- Verify the compliance of support requests.
- Organise support grant commission meetings, juries and competitions.
- Also ensure the administrative and accounting follow-up of grant decisions.
- Assist cultural advisers in the development and monitoring of specific projects and collaborate in organising the service's events.
- Assist managers in communication follow-up.
Your profile
- Hold a commercial professional maturity certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Have perfect command of the French language, both spoken and written, including note-taking and drafting minutes.
- Be comfortable with numbers and proficient in IT tools (Office suite).
- Have a good knowledge of the performing arts sector at the regional level.
- Be able to work both in a team and independently, demonstrating organisation and rigour.
- Be willing to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays).
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 27.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter;
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
