Ô P'tit Sac
Genève
15 hours ago
Two Sociocultural Facilitators at 60% - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract in Shared Coordination - Ô P'tit Sac Community Centre
- 19 May 2026
- 60%
- Genève
Job summary
The Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Animation enhances social cohesion. Join a dynamic team promoting community engagement and solidarity.
Tasks
- Lead sociocultural activities for diverse community members.
- Develop programs that foster respect and tolerance among residents.
- Manage activities and ensure effective communication within the team.
Skills
- Bachelor's in social work or equivalent; experience in community animation is essential.
- Strong organizational skills and project management experience.
- Creative communication abilities, including social media proficiency.
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Company Description
The Geneva Foundation for Sociocultural Facilitation is a partner institution, funded by the Canton and municipalities, whose mission is to promote and maintain social cohesion in the Canton of Geneva, that is to ensure the quality of relationships 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 for meeting, exchange, solidarity, citizenship, and quality of life, with the general aim of preventing social exclusion.
Two 60% sociocultural facilitator positions are open within the Ô P'tit Sac Community Centre association, on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the objective of subsequent permanent employment (CDI) in shared coordination. We strongly wish for an experienced person for this role with experience in sociocultural facilitation in a community centre.
Job Description
- Take responsibility for facilitation, socio-educational work, and open reception of neighbourhood residents: children, pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, adults, and seniors, in accordance with the association's project
- Participate in the development of associative life and neighbourhood animation through a space for sharing, meetings, exchanges, and activities open to the public, promoting respect, tolerance, and solidarity among residents of different cultures
- Actively participate in the development of the Community Centre's activity programme 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 instructors, ECG interns, ASE apprentices, and HETS students
- Develop and maintain dynamic and trusting internal communication among the centre's partners, ensuring the flow of information between the team, committee, FASe, and municipal authorities.
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work, HES level or an equivalent university degree (education sciences, sociology, psychology, anthropology, ethnology / State Diploma of Specialised Educator (DEES), State Higher Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (DESJEPS). SEFRI recognition of the DEES/DESJEPS must be obtained during the first year in the position and grants access to the maximum function class
- Proven experience in facilitation and interest in neighbourhood development issues, sensitivity to environmental matters
- Ability and willingness to work in a team and network
- Recognised skills in project design and presentation, creative and dynamic spirit
- Good experience in organisation 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 FASe operations
- Knowledge of HR management.
Additional Information
- Availability, openness to flexible and irregular hours (evening and weekend activities)
- Visit their platform: www.o-ptit-sac.ch
- Salary according to the Geneva State pay scale: maximum class 15
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Application deadline: 31 May 2026
- Please send your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates) only via this site. Incomplete applications or those from other sources will not be processed.