Cultural Mediator (40%)

As an institution of the City of Geneva, the Musée Ariana (ARI) – Swiss museum of ceramics and glass – is the only museum in Switzerland entirely dedicated to the arts of fire and one of the most important in Europe in this field. It preserves more than 28,000 works covering over 1,200 years of history, from the 9th century to the present day. At the heart of its public service mission, the museum develops a rich cultural programme and a diverse mediation offer, aiming to make its collections accessible to all, with an inclusive and innovative perspective. To strengthen its Publics unit, the Musée Ariana is seeking a competent and committed person to join its team as
Cultural Mediator (40%)
Your mission and responsibilities
- Develop and implement cultural and scientific mediation projects aimed at strengthening the link between the institution and its audiences.
- Design, plan and carry out cultural programmes and mediation activities related to temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
- Actively contribute to the enhancement of the collections and the institution's outreach, notably by participating in the acquisition of new audiences.
- Develop projects promoting inclusion and accessibility, by proposing activities adapted to diverse audiences, such as school groups, specific publics or people with disabilities.
- Participate in the organisation and coordination of major cultural events, in collaboration with the Publics unit.
- Design innovative mediation materials, including digital ones, coordinate collaborators, interns and volunteers involved in projects, and ensure administrative follow-up as well as the drafting of reports related to the activities carried out.
Your profile
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in art history or history, and in cultural mediation, with proven experience in cultural mediation and project management. - Demonstrate a strong interest in developing inclusive projects accessible to all audiences and be comfortable in designing and implementing cultural programmes. - Possess excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with a variety of interlocutors and thrive within a multidisciplinary team. - Master digital tools and be confident in communicating and conveying content to different audiences. - Be fluent in French and have at least a B2 level in English. Knowledge of German is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 23.07.2026 Start date: to be agreed Job classification: Class I 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.
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 candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer. - Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
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