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Danse Suisse is looking for an employee to start immediately or by agreement

Office staff 60–80%

Dance enriches our society, creates community, and opens up new perspectives. Danse Suisse is the professional association for dance in Switzerland. It promotes the recognition of dance professions at the national level and is involved in cultural policy. Danse Suisse advises and supports its members in the various stages of their careers, provides them with working tools, offers targeted continuing education, and facilitates a broad exchange with the dance community.

As the person responsible for member support, you will perform the following tasks:

• Active member management
• Advising members, together with colleagues at the office
• Organizational support for the dance education and dance outreach committees
• Planning and independently organizing continuing education courses for members
• Coordinating the newsletter for members and the dance community
• Collaboration on various association tasks
• Collaboration in accounting
• Collaboration in website management
• Supporting management in organizational and administrative matters

Our requirements:

• University degree and/or cultural management or proven track record in a similar role
• Knowledge of the dance scene and an overview of the requirements for pursuing a professional career in dance
• Experience and interest in association work and political processes
• Proficiency in common MS Office and Internet applications, knowledge of Access is an advantage, enjoyment of working with various digital tools and programs
• Organizational skills and flexibility
• Service-oriented thinking and acting
• Stylish written and oral communication skills
• Language skills in German, French, and/or Italian as well as English

We are a humorous, dynamic, and motivated team of four at the office. Our offices are located in the immediate vicinity of Zurich's main train station. The close proximity to other cultural associations creates a collegial and stimulating working atmosphere.

I look forward to receiving your letter of motivation with your resume and salary expectations. Please send your application by October 19 to isabella.spirig@dansesuisse.ch

Former employees of the office:

Bettina Glauser, Liliana Heldner Neil, Bostjan Ivanjsic, Rina Kopalla, Gianni Malfer, Sarah Marinucci, Wanda Puvogel, Sylvia Roth