Jobs at SchwuZ: Empowering people

As Berlin’s oldest and most popular event center for queer culture and sociopolitical participation, we’re a fair and equitable employer with identification potential and meaningful employment possibilities. We’re looking for personalities for our team that share our views on diversity in life and self-confident identities – regardless of their cultural and social backgrounds or current life situations.

Whether in beverages, service, sales, communication, booking, tech, cleaning, personal management or event management – we work together to create, organize and realize a wide variety of event formats and cultural events. This includes club nights and concerts as well as externally organized events such as trade shows, conventions and gala events that take place at SchwuZ.

Join our team! We provide you all the conditions you need to work effectively and give you the space so that you can design your tasks responsibilities in a self-determined and self-organized way. We support your abilities and self-realization. Through your job at SchwuZ you give as much value as you can to all our projects, thereby actively contributing to our success as a company.

We’re especially also looking for applications from lesbian, trans and intersex people as well as queers of color, Black queers, immigrants, first, second+-generation immigrants, and differently abled people. It’s important to us to create an individualized career model for our employees based on their respective needs and life phases. You can find all the currently available job openings on our Job Board on this site. We ask you to please use our online form for your application. Thank you.

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Our Values

As an employer, people are the focus of our work. We see ourselves as a supplier of empowerment and support all our employees based on our manifested values.

Freedom

We place our company’s focus on the person, with their strengths and abilities. That is why we give each other the creative freedom that we need to be able to work in a self-determined and autonomous way. Fundamental trust and mutual acceptance form the foundation for this so that we may develop in an integrated manner.

Benevolence

Come as you are! We treat each other with goodwill and openness. Our positive and appreciative interactions with each other creates a warm atmosphere where every person is welcome and feels seen as an individual. We are aware of the difference and respect them.

Community

We are a community. That means that we trust each other and support one another. We communicate clearly and openly, and approach each other with acceptance and appreciation, even when there are disputes. We all contribute with our skills and abilities the best we can and ensure that others can also share in our knowledge.

Mindfulness

We are considerate and attentive to everyone. We are thoughtful and look out for each other’s well-being.

Joy

Love it! Change it! Or leave it as it is! We are passionate about what we do and have fun while doing it. We keep our sense of humor in challenging situations and face them with levity.

Creativity

Good ideas are the fuel for our success. We’re explorers! That means we remain curious and courageous. We give each other the space to dare to dream and try out new things.

Authenticity

We are genuine, open and honest because we’re human. We don’t pretend. Our emotions and needs have just as much space with us as our skills. We communicate openly and on even footing. We don’t make empty promises. We keep our word by doing what we say and saying what we do.

Employees

Units

Events annually

Hugs every week

Current jobs at SchwuZ

Here you can find all the current open positions at SchwuZ. We ask you to please apply directly using the online form (see below). If you don’t see any specific jobs here at the moment, then we’re fully staffed right now. However, we still welcome your unsolicited applications.

Assistant for gastronomic logistics (daytime)

GODD AT STACKING IT ALL UP? GREAT. WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU.

For our club operation in Rollbergstraße, we’ll be hiring an assistant for gastronomic logistics Part-time (15-20 hours per week) at the earliest possible date.

In this position, you’ll support our logistics management during the day and ensure that our sales and storage areas are always in perfect and operational condition.

Your main tasks include:

Support in the purchase of beverages and catering materials
Stock monitoring and control
Provision of glassware and material
Filling the warehouses, refrigerators and cold rooms
Warehouse management and merchandise management
Receipt of goods & inventory

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU
You like to work in a structured way and are well-organised. What you don’t know off the top of your head is guaranteed to be in your Excel spreadsheet. You’re familiar with logistical and merchandise management processes and know how important it is to work carefully. You’re reliable and like to work independently. Our team is diverse, interdisciplinary and international. Good knowledge of German and English is an advantage.

WE ARE

Germany’s largest queer club. In addition to our regular club operations, we also maintain other business areas, which include in particular the rental of the location, an online shop and the conception and organisation of different event and cultural formats.

MORE THAN A CLUB

SchwuZ is an employer driven by inclusion and diversity, in which every person is accepted as he or she is or wants to be. We see ourselves as a safer space for everyone who feels part of the queer community. Our organization is characterized by a strong sense of community and togetherness. Harmony, empathy and respectful interaction are not only important to us, but also essential components of our corporate culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a queer team with over 100 employees. In addition to performance-based and fair payment, we regularly offer internal and external training opportunities. Our cooperation is characterized by flat hierarchies, a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom. A balanced work-life romance is important to us. That’s why we make sure that our scheduling is compatible with your life. In addition, we also offer the opportunity to participate in regular corporate yoga classes.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Glad to hear it! Please apply via the online form (see below) with your CV and a few words about your motivation! Thank you very much.

We look forward to your application.

Cleaner

LIKE TO KEEP THINGS CLEAN? GREAT. WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU.

For our operational premises, we will hire a mini-job-based cleaner as soon as possible.

In this position, you are primarily responsible for the regular, material-appropriate care and cleaning of our event, storage and office spaces.

Your main tasks include:

Floor cleaning
Surface and furniture cleaning
Cleaning of sanitary facilities
Professional waste disposal
Washing of towels, rags and other textiles
Cleaning and organizing storage areas, as well as inventory inspection

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU
You love cleanliness and tidiness. The scent of detergent gives you a feeling of happiness and you’ve long given your vacuum cleaner a loving nickname. You’re very thorough, reliable and have experience in the care of different materials. Our team is diverse, interdisciplinary and international. Good knowledge of German and English is an advantage.

WE ARE
Germany’s largest queer club. In addition to our regular club operations, we also maintain other business areas, which include in particular the rental of the location, an online shop and the conception and organisation of different event and cultural formats.

MORE THAN A CLUB
SchwuZ is an employer driven by inclusion and diversity, in which every person is accepted as he or she is or wants to be. We see ourselves as a safer space for everyone who feels part of the queer community.

Our organization is characterized by a strong sense of community and togetherness. Harmony, empathy and respectful interaction are not only important to us, but also essential components of our corporate culture.

WHAT WE OFFER
We are a queer team with over 100 employees. In addition to performance-based and fair payment, we regularly offer internal and external training opportunities. Our cooperation is characterized by flat hierarchies, a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom.

A balanced work-life romance is important to us. That’s why we make sure that our scheduling is compatible with your life.

In addition, we also offer the opportunity to participate in regular corporate yoga classes.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Glad to hear it! Please apply via the online form (see below) with your CV and a few words about your motivation! Thank you very much.

We look forward to your application.

Guest service

YOU ARE TOUGH BUT WITH A SOFT TOUCH? GREAT. WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU.

For our operational club business in Rollbergstraße, we’re looking to hire a mini-job-based guest service as quickly as possible.

In this position, you’ll ensure smooth admission operation, compliance with the guidelines for SchwuZ as a place free of discrimination and violence,
as well as legal framework conditions. You would be the contact person
in security and conflict matters and you’d have a strong awareness of the club’s activities. Your sensitivity allows you to communicate empathically and safely de-escalate challenging situations.

Your main tasks include:

Coordination of the entrance queue
Pocket control & body checks
Custody of unauthorised items
Regular inspection of the event rooms (in particular the escape routes)
Maintaining peace and quiet in the courtyard area
Communicative de-escalation in cases of conflict

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU

A sense of fun for night work! You can skilfully balance honest hospitality and professional distance. At the same time, you have a high degree of sensitivity when dealing with people. You can keep a cool head even in stressful situations and still have an overview even when others have lost it long ago. Your communication strength makes it easy for you to approach people and de-escalate conflict situations in a solution-oriented way. In addition, you have a current first aid certification. Our team and our visitors are diverse and international. Good knowledge of German and English is a requirement in this position.

A balanced work-life romance is important to us. That’s why we make sure that our scheduling is compatible with your life.

In addition, we also offer the opportunity to participate in regular corporate yoga classes.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Glad to hear it! Please apply via the online form (see below) with your CV and a few words about your motivation! Thank you very much.

We look forward to your application.

Apprenticeship as a specialist for event technology (IHK)

YOU HAVE AN ELECTRICAL FEELING? GREAT. WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU.

For event operation in our location in Rollbergstraße, we’re offering an apprenticeship as a specialist for event technology (IHK) on 01.09.2023.

In this position, you’ll support our technical management in the smooth running of our event productions and formats.

In your three-year apprenticeship, you’ll get to know all facets of the profession and support our team in the smooth running of our in-house productions such as concerts, conferences, parties or film and television productions.

In addition to detailed expertise in electrical engineering, you’ll also be taught content in the fields of sound, lighting and video technology. In addition, the school-based apprenticeship includes, for example, modules in the areas of labour and collective bargaining law, as well as safety and environmental protection. The dual training takes place in our company and in block lessons in the vocational school.

Your main tasks include:

Support in the technical implementation (sound & light) of event productions
Preparation, implementation and follow-up of rehearsals, sound
and light checks
Provision of the necessary equipment for production
Supervision of our organisers with regard to their technical requirements
Submit your properly managed report booklet regularly to your trainer

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU

You are at least 18 years old and may even be able to demonstrate your first experience in the field of event technology in the form of internships. Math & physics were your thing at school, mixing consoles give you goose bumps, and you love to put rooms and people in the right light. You enjoy creating a good atmosphere and trust yourself to work on our lift in lofty altitudes. You’re creative, responsible and flexible.

Our team is diverse, interdisciplinary and international, which is why good knowledge of German and English is an advantage. Have another super power you think we need on our team? Great! Tell us about yourself and apply to us with your CV and references!

A balanced work-life romance is important to us. That’s why we make sure that our scheduling is compatible with your life.

In addition, we also offer the opportunity to participate in regular corporate yoga classes.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Glad to hear it! Please apply via the online form (see below) with your CV and a few words about your motivation! Thank you very much.

We look forward to your application.

Apprenticeship as a event merchant (IHK)

THE SHOW MUST GO ON! AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

For our Events & Location Rental divisions, we will be offering an For event operation in our location in Rollbergstraße, we’re offering an apprenticeship as a event merchant (IHK) on 01.09.2023.

In this position, you support our event team in the development, planning, implementation and follow-up of internal and external event productions and formats.

In your three-year apprenticeship, you will get to know all facets of the job profile and work through different areas of the company. The dual training takes place in our company and in block lessons in the vocational school.

Your main tasks include:

Creative and quality-oriented conception of target group-oriented event formats
Preparation, implementation and follow-up of productions (including obtaining, comparing and negotiating offers with cooperation partners, personnel and material planning, approval procedures)
Creation of specifications for room, lighting and decoration concepts
Calculating and assessing event risks, as well as carrying out closing calculations and success checks
Billing and event-related accounting
Creating, controlling and implementing production-specific organizational processes
Preparation of safety concepts
Acquisition, maintenance and support of customers, cooperation partners and other stakeholders
Contributing to the planning and implementation of marketing strategies

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU

You are creative, you like to plan every bit of your life, and you now want to apply this to your work. You’re a perfect host and are happy when you can help other people have a great time. Your open and professional approach makes it easy for you to work with everyone. Even with high work pressure and productions that last until the early morning, you always stay friendly and focused. Overview is your middle name. You’re at least 18 years old and have the desire and motivation to participate in a queer team. Weekend, as well as night and holiday work are, of course, part of the job profile. For good communication in the team and with external partners, very good knowledge of German and advanced knowledge of English are a prerequisite.

A balanced work-life romance is important to us. That’s why we make sure that our scheduling is compatible with your life.

In addition, we also offer the opportunity to participate in regular corporate yoga classes.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Glad to hear it! Please apply via the online form (see below) with your CV and a few words about your motivation! Thank you very much.

We look forward to your application.

You have questions? We’re here for you.

We are Bastian and Tanja – your contacts for any questions about jobs, careers and applications at SchwuZ. Feel free to write us an email, we’ll answer as soon as we can.

Bastian Hanke & Tanja Dierbach

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