Ville de Genève
Genève
Coordination Assistant (70%)
- 15 October 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Youth Service (SEJ) has as its main mission the integration, dialogue and exchange with young people by initiating and stimulating collective and community actions in the neighbourhoods. Comprising five distinct units, the service is active in public spaces and/or with young people. It ensures an informal presence on the street, positive occupation of public space, socio-educational support and follow-up with young people. Within the SEJ, the unit La ville est à vous operates in the neighbourhoods by supporting the civic participation of residents. It supports associations and collectives in the design and organisation of events and local initiatives, from their preparation to their realisation. The unit also ensures, in collaboration with the relevant actors, the coordination and follow-up related to the safety of events, notably through the control and application of current standards to contribute to their smooth running. To complete its team, the service is looking for a
Coordination Assistant (70%)
Your mission and responsibilities
- Lead the organisation of "La ville est à vous" events which are under your responsibility.
- Identify, mobilise and support individuals or groups within the neighbourhoods wishing to get involved in organising the festivities.
- Develop tools and write documents that facilitate people’s involvement and autonomy.
- Take responsibility for events and be the point of contact for internal and external partners.
- Support the unit manager in carrying out the unit’s missions and activities.
- Perform tasks related to the general communication of events (writing articles, managing the website and social media, etc.).
- Monitor and control subsidies granted to associations in accordance with current directives.
- Handle the administrative and logistical tasks of the unit.
Your profile
- Hold a university degree in social sciences or from a University of Applied Sciences.
- Have proven professional experience in participatory approaches, management of associative, cultural or event projects.
- Be a creative and curious person, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent relational abilities.
- Have good physical condition and endurance.
- Hold a driving licence.
- Be able to remain calm despite various demands.
- Have a good team spirit and mutual support.
- Be willing to work irregular hours including weekends, public holidays and evenings.
- Knowledge of Autocad software (an asset).
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: 01.02.2027
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
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 applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Lead the organisation of "La ville est à vous" events which are under your responsibility.
- Identify, mobilise and support individuals or groups within the neighbourhoods wishing to get involved in organising the festivities.
- Develop tools and write documents that facilitate people’s involvement and autonomy.
- Take responsibility for events and be the point of contact for internal and external partners.
- Support the unit manager in carrying out the unit’s missions and activities.
- Perform tasks related to the general communication of events (writing articles, managing the website and social media, etc.).
- Monitor and control subsidies granted to associations in accordance with current directives.
- Handle the administrative and logistical tasks of the unit.
Your profile
- Hold a university degree in social sciences or from a University of Applied Sciences.
- Have proven professional experience in participatory approaches, management of associative, cultural or event projects.
- Be a creative and curious person, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent relational abilities.
- Have good physical condition and endurance.
- Hold a driving licence.
- Be able to remain calm despite various demands.
- Have a good team spirit and mutual support.
- Be willing to work irregular hours including weekends, public holidays and evenings.
- Knowledge of Autocad software (an asset).
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: 01.02.2027
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
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 applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
