A 75% Sociocultural Animator - ABARC

About the job

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. 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.

ABARC's mission is sociocultural animation and individual support for young people aged 15 to 25. It aims to promote their socialisation, inclusion, autonomy and responsibility. ABARC welcomes all young people, regardless of background, gender, origin or faith, without conditions or registration. They are considered partners, the fundamental principle being to work WITH them and not FOR them.

ABARC aims to be a place of welcome and support with a systemic approach to young people. Special attention is given to young people experiencing social, family, school or professional breakdowns, who are more exposed to risky behaviours.

A position for a 75% sociocultural animator is open at ABARC.

Job Description

• Participate in the smooth running of the centre's animation activities in accordance with the association's project; take responsibility for socio-educational work and animation with young people (15-25 years); (open reception, small jobs, outings, stays, concerts);
• Provide support to adolescents and young adults, in collaboration with the network and partner institutions;
• Be proactive in developing new activities adapted to the needs of young people;
• Assume administrative tasks and responsibilities related to the role of sociocultural animator;
• Comfort or interest in multimedia communication and social networks;
• Supervise young people in manual work related to maintenance and infrastructure management;
• Support young associations in carrying out their cultural projects (concerts, festivals, evenings).

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, HES level or an equivalent university qualification;
• Proven experience, aptitude and ease in working with young people (15-25 years);
• Writing and conceptual skills related to sociocultural animation and the centre’s association project;
• Ease and practice of networking within a municipality, with various social, communal and associative partners;
• Good interpersonal skills and interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Autonomy in managing projects and routine tasks, initiative-taking ability;
• Responsiveness and adaptability to the individual situations of young people;
• Driving licence required;
• Availability, openness to flexible and irregular hours (evenings and weekends).

Additional Information

• A small, dynamic, motivated team with a strong spirit of openness
• Horizontal management in shared governance
• An original, varied and creative working environment
• Marked interest in manual and outdoor work and activities
• Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 15
• Start date: 1 January 2026
• Application deadline: 25 October 2026
• Interviews will take place on the mornings of 17 and 19 November 2026

We consider all applications without distinction of gender, orientation or origin, and pay particular attention to underrepresented profiles in our sector. The team currently consists of 2 animators at 50% and one supervisory instructor.