Five sociocultural animators from 70 to 80% Maison de quartier des Acacias

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. 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 Maison de Quartier des Acacias, five sociocultural animator positions between 70 and 80%.

Context: expansion of the MQA premises, as part of the transformations of the Praille-Acacias-Vernets-PAV neighborhood.

Start dates staggered between early June, early July, and mid-August 2026.

Job Description

• Assume responsibility for animation, socio-educational work, and free reception of neighborhood residents: children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, in accordance with the association's project
• Participate in the reflection on the organization and implementation of the new premises of the Maison de Quartier des Acacias, in the developing neighborhood
• Convincingly adhere to the shared coordination organization system
• 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
• Convincingly adhere to the educational model embodied by the professionals and the committee of the Association for the Animation of Acacias
• Actively participate in the development of the Maison de Quartier'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 supervising monitors, interns, and HETS students
• 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 municipal authorities.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work or be non-graduated with acquisition of the last year HTES modules and awaiting diploma issuance, 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
• Successful 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
• Experience in communication, multimedia, and social networks
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social system and the functioning of FASe
• Knowledge in HR management.

Additional Information

• Availability, openness to flexible and irregular hours (evening and weekend activities)
• Visit their website: www.animacacias.ch
• Salary according to the Geneva State salary scale: maximum class 15
• Start dates: June 1, July 1, mid-August 2026
• Application deadline: March 29, 2026