The Cultural Service (SEC) is the contact point for artists and cultural institutions in the fields of performing, visual and digital arts. Its main missions are to support creation, organise events and manage municipal cultural venues. To complete its team, the SEC is looking for a
Head Usher at 20%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the front-of-house staff assigned to the Cultural Service's performance venues.
- Monitor the attendance of summoned staff and take necessary measures in case of absence.
- Conduct a briefing on the event's progress and write a report afterwards.
- Inspect public areas before and after the performance.
- Oversee the entry and exit of the audience and watch over the audience during the performance.
- Handle any issues related to the audience occurring in the auditorium.
- Immediately report to the site manager any technical, safety or behavioural faults or breaches that could endanger the smooth running of the event.
- Manage the cloakroom petty cash.
Your profile
- Experience in welcoming audiences in performance venues and supervising a team. - Demonstrate thoughtfulness and courtesy towards the public and contacts. - Be receptive to the requests and needs of the public and able to adapt accordingly. - Master spoken and written French. - Keep calm despite various demands, maintaining the necessary perspective. - Be willing to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays) and accept to wear the uniform required by the service.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 13.08.2026 Start date: 01.10.2026 Job classification: Class E 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 stated in the job offer. - Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (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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Head Usher at 20%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the front-of-house staff assigned to the Cultural Service's performance venues.
- Monitor the attendance of summoned staff and take necessary measures in case of absence.
- Conduct a briefing on the event's progress and write a report afterwards.
- Inspect public areas before and after the performance.
- Oversee the entry and exit of the audience and watch over the audience during the performance.
- Handle any issues related to the audience occurring in the auditorium.
- Immediately report to the site manager any technical, safety or behavioural faults or breaches that could endanger the smooth running of the event.
- Manage the cloakroom petty cash.
Your profile
- Experience in welcoming audiences in performance venues and supervising a team. - Demonstrate thoughtfulness and courtesy towards the public and contacts. - Be receptive to the requests and needs of the public and able to adapt accordingly. - Master spoken and written French. - Keep calm despite various demands, maintaining the necessary perspective. - Be willing to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays) and accept to wear the uniform required by the service.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 13.08.2026 Start date: 01.10.2026 Job classification: Class E 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 stated in the job offer. - Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (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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Head Usher at 20% Arbeitgeber: Ville de Genève - Service culturel
Die Kulturservice (SEC) bietet eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, in der Sicherheit und Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz höchste Priorität haben. Als Sicherheitsbeauftragter haben Sie die Möglichkeit, aktiv zur Sicherheit von kulturellen Veranstaltungen beizutragen und dabei Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem kreativen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln. Die Stadt Genf fördert Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit und bietet ihren Mitarbeitern zahlreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten sowie flexible Arbeitszeiten.
Kontaktdaten:
Ville de Genève - Service culturel Recruiting-Team
