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As a versatile gathering place, FOOUND seamlessly blends quality products and services. Our mission is to support and promote artisans, entrepreneurs, and artists by offering a vibrant space that comes alive with a variety of events.
Founded 10 years ago, FOOUND has brought together more than 300 creative professionals from diverse backgrounds in its two unique spaces in Geneva, located on Rue de Lyon and Rue Jean-Gutenberg.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, culture, and social values, FOOUND offers a space open to everyone—welcoming businesses, institutions, organizations, and individuals—and supports the local economy.
FOOUND stands out for its versatility: it’s a vegetarian café and restaurant, a coworking space, and a venue for pop-ups, workshops, classes, exhibitions, and other events.
We are proud to have received the “Fait Maison” certification for our locally sourced cuisine and B Corp certification in 2021, which demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and positive social impact.
Event and Marketing Internship
Specifications
You will receive training on how to use our email marketing tools and will help create, review, and send email campaigns.
You will help create posts and events for Foound's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
You update the website's content and share Foound's latest news.
You help identify and establish partnerships, events, and art exhibitions.
You will update the visuals and communication kits related to Foound's internal projects.
You prepare accounting statements.
You handle internal communications for Foound members.
You coordinate the team of volunteers and are responsible for training new volunteers.
You help organize events such as art openings, clothing swaps, conferences, and artisan markets.
You will be responsible for welcoming visitors and leading certain tours.
Your profile:
You are a student at HEC or a communications school, or you are looking for a job and seeking a professional internship approved by the OCE.
· You have excellent writing skills.
· You are familiar with Geneva’s cultural scene and the independent arts community.
· You’re a bit of a geek and active on social media: Instagram / Facebook.
· You have a good sense of aesthetics and a broad knowledge of music and the arts. · You are proactive, positive, and flexible.
· You have strong analytical and summarization skills.
· You are familiar with software such as Photoshop and InDesign. (optional)
· You have experience in social media, event planning, and administrative management.
What We Offer:
· Close, personalized guidance
· Development of skills in communication, marketing, and event planning
· An understanding of the challenges and key organizational processes involved in organizing an event at an institution.
Position duration: 3 months or to be discussed
Start date: to be determined
Occupancy: 70% to 100%
Location: Geneva / Foound, 2 Rue Jean-Gutenberg, 1201 Geneva
If you think you’re THE right person for the job, email us right away at info@foound.ch with your cover letter, resume, and anything else you think we should see. Don’t forget to let us know when you’re available to start!
We will only respond to applicants who meet the job requirements. Contact person: Fanny Arnaudo
Business Development & Digital Marketing Internship
Specifications
Please list our space on the various websites that feature our activities.
You help identify and establish partnerships and business opportunities and assess the needs of prospective clients
You create lists of prospects and contact them through social media: Instagram and LinkedIn.
You will receive training on how to use our email marketing tools and will help create, approve, and send email campaigns.
You create marketing campaigns on LinkedIn.
You will help create posts and events for Foound's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
You update the website's content and share Foound's latest news.
You help improve sales materials
Your profile:
· You are still a student studying marketing or business, or you are unemployed.
· You are resourceful, persistent, and organized.
· You are familiar with Geneva's cultural and economic landscape.
· You're a bit of a geek and active on social media: Instagram / Facebook.
· You have experience in sales and e-marketing.
What We Offer:
· Close, personalized guidance.
· Developing skills in digital marketing and business development.
· An understanding of the challenges and key organizational processes required to operate a third place.
More info:
· Application deadline: to be determined
· Position duration: between 3 and 6 months
· Occupancy: 80% or to be determined.
· Location: Geneva / Foound, 2 Rue Jean-Gutenberg, 1201 Geneva.
· Unpaid internship under an agreement with a school or another organization.
Name of the person in charge: Fanny Arnaudo
If you think you’re THE right person for the job, don’t wait—send an email to info@foound.ch with your cover letter, resume, and anything else you think would be helpful to include. Don’t forget to let us know when you’re available to start.
We will only respond to applicants who meet the criteria for this position.
Contact: info@foound.ch
A Bar and Dining Room Manager
Specifications:
Front-of-house: providing information, assisting customers, and selling products
Preparing homemade dishes and beverages
Serving beverages and meals
Assisting with menu creation and event planning
Purchasing and inventory management
Accounting for sales and invoicing
Assisting with menu development and the creation of new concepts
Customer loyalty programs
By the end of the term, we would like the person to have received training in customer service and light food service at a bar-restaurant. We expect them to be able to work independently on all tasks related to managing a dining area.
Your profile:
Are you looking for a work placement or career transition internship as part of a government program or a certification program
Your qualities: Flexibility, responsiveness, initiative, interpersonal skills, and independence
Experience in the food service industry is a plus.
You must be fluent in French; English is a plus.
More info:
· Application deadline: to be determined
· Position duration: between 3 and 6 months
· Occupancy: 50% or to be determined.
· Location: Geneva / Foound, 2 Rue Jean-Gutenberg, 1201 Geneva.
· Internship through an agreement with a school or an organization that provides career reentry or career change services.
We will only respond to applicants who meet the criteria for this position.
Contact: info@foound.ch
An Administrative and Research Coordinator
Objectives
• Assist the team with administrative tasks
• Assist management in fundraising efforts
Missions
• Assist the team with administrative tasks
Assist management in fundraising efforts
• Help draft grant applications
• Attend certain meetings with (potential) supporters
• Track funds received (acknowledgments, communications, rewards)
Your profile:
Are you looking for a work placement or career transition internship as part of a government program or a certification program?
Your strengths: Flexibility, responsiveness, initiative, interpersonal skills, and independence
Education: college degree or equivalent
Good knowledge of computer software (Office, Pages, Drive)
You have a perfect command of French, and English is a plus.
More info:
· Application deadline: to be determined
· Position duration: 3 to 6 months
· Occupancy: 80% or to be determined.
· Location: Geneva / Foound, 2 Rue Jean-Gutenberg, 1201 Geneva.
· Internship through an agreement with a school or an organization that provides career reentry or career change services.
We will only respond to applicants who meet the criteria for this position.
Contact: info@foound.ch