Information and Documentation Specialist

Cabaret Cornichon, Collection of the Swiss Cabaret Archive, A-2013-IK/054-AM. Photo: © SAPA

As of September 1, 2026, or by arrangement

Berne

Fixed-term for 2 years, with the possibility of extension.

40%

The SAPA Foundation (Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts) preserves, makes accessible, and disseminates the cultural heritage of the performing arts in Switzerland, thereby creating essential foundations for its research. As a national memory institution, SAPA collects archival holdings from practitioners such as directors, set designers, and choreographers, covering various disciplines from spoken theatre to dance and stage art.

In addition to archiving, SAPA operates a centre of expertise that provides access to reliable information and documentation sources for both professionals and the general public.

Duties

In consultation with the division management, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Processing of mixed archival holdings of various provenances
Cataloguing, especially of audiovisual media, in the archive databases
Entry and maintenance of information on the performing arts in the «Swiss Performing Arts Platform SPAP»
Processing inquiries
Participation in events and other outreach activities
Administrative tasks

Job Profile

You hold a degree as an Information and Documentation specialist or an equivalent qualification, along with initial professional experience, ideally in the field of artistic archives. You understand the specific requirements for archiving mixed collections and are familiar with various video and audio formats. You are proficient in using archive databases and are interested in learning new systems.

You enjoy working independently on both recurring and specific, project-related tasks. In addition to your expertise and organizational skills, you are proficient in French and have a good command of English.

As a communicative individual with an affinity for theatre, you value working in a small, interdisciplinary team that offers mutual support and collaborates closely across SAPA’s three locations.

We offer you a versatile position with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic, future-oriented archive.

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Location: Bern

More information: www.sapa.swiss

For information, please contact the Head of Department: Simona Generelli, simona.generelli@sapa.swiss or by phone at 031 301 52 52 (Mon-Tue).

We look forward to receiving your complete application by 24.05.2026 by email to: peggy.tschirren@sapa.swiss / HR Manager