A sociocultural facilitator between 70-90% with a mandate to coordinate youth events - Cantonal youth evenings project FASe

05 May 2026
70 – 90%
Petit-Lancy

Job summary

The FASe Foundation enhances social cohesion in Geneva. Join a vibrant team fostering community engagement and well-being!

Tasks

Design and implement youth-focused festive events for ages 16-20.
Collaborate with local youth and organizations for each event.
Manage logistics, partners, and budgets for successful gatherings.

Skills

Bachelor in social work or equivalent; 5+ years in socio-cultural animation.
Strong project coordination and event management skills.
Familiarity with Geneva’s social and cultural networks.

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Company Description

The Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Animation (FASe) 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. Through socio-educational, sociocultural and grassroots associative actions carried out by its centres and outreach teams, FASe meets the population's needs in terms of meeting, exchange, solidarity, citizenship and quality of life.

A position is open for a sociocultural facilitator with a mandate to coordinate a cantonal youth evenings project at 70–90%.

Job Description

Within the framework of an innovative project led by FASe in partnership with several municipalities in the canton, the post holder is responsible for designing, co-constructing with young people and implementing a programme of supervised festive evenings aimed at 16–20 year olds (format in two parts: cultural part + festive part, 8pm–midnight, 3 to 4 editions per month in at least 4 municipalities).

Main responsibilities include:

Developing and refining the event concept by integrating festive, cultural and preventive dimensions
Co-constructing each edition with local associations, collectives and youth groups
Coordinating institutional, municipal, technical and artistic partners
Ensuring the operational logistics of each evening (unusual venues, security, artists, catering)
Contributing to the development of the cantonal brand identity in connection with the mandated agency
Managing budgets per edition and monitoring grant applications
Evaluating the social, psychosocial and mental health impact on young people

The coordinator works closely with FASe teams in the municipalities and under the supervision of the Secretary General.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work (HETS) or equivalent qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in sociocultural facilitation, ideally in a youth environment
Proven experience in coordinating event projects
Knowledge of the Geneva social, artistic and cultural network
Sensitivity to mental health, gender and inclusion issues
Proficiency in digital communication tools (social networks, Canva or equivalent)
Personal interest in contemporary music and youth culture

Additional Information

Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 15
Activity rate: 70% to 90% (to be defined according to profile and needs)
Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends
Workplace: Itinerant within the canton of Geneva — geographical mobility required
Start date: As soon as possible — operational for autumn 2026
Internal application deadline: 17.05.2026