Tour Coordinator
Béjart Ballet Lausanne is recruiting a Tour Coordinator
Since its creation in 1987, Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) has been a leading name in the world of dance. True to its mission, BBL continues to bring Maurice Béjart’s work to life while remaining a space for artistic creation. To strengthen its team, BBL is opening applications for a permanent, full-time position:
Tour Coordinator / Tour Manager – 100%
DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Artistic Director and the Head of Production and Touring:
– Managing the administrative and logistical aspects of tours in Switzerland and abroad.
– Participating in the organisation and administration of productions in Lausanne, Switzerland and abroad.
– Acting as Tour Manager during international tours.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
– Supporting the Head of Production and Touring in their duties.
– Managing assigned projects and coordinating the flow of information between all relevant stakeholders.
– Liaising with performance venues and preparing staff lists for travel, accommodation, expense reimbursements and “feux” (show-related allowances).
– Maintaining an up-to-date record of tours completed each season.
– Ensuring the administrative follow-up of productions and archiving.
– Contributing to the preparation of production-related information documents.
– Providing administrative support to the artistic team during auditions.
– Supporting the technical department with transport logistics.
In Lausanne or during tours in Switzerland:
– Organising travel and accommodation for teachers, guest artists and additional accompanying technical staff.
– Ensuring that all accompanying personnel have valid passports and, where necessary, initiating visa application procedures.
During international tours:
– Ensuring that all BBL personnel involved in the tour, and any invited guests where applicable, have valid passports and initiating visa application procedures when required.
– Gathering information on entry requirements for destination countries.
– Acting as Tour Manager for the company, with responsibility for:
- Managing unforeseen circumstances arising during international, national and local travel.
- Managing accommodation arrangements.
- Coordinating and monitoring artistic and technical schedules.
- Overseeing venue documentation relating to ballet casts.
- Managing invitations issued by the production department.
- Ensuring that all personnel comply with the internal regulations of each host venue.
Plan santé:
Coordinating the schedules of BBL’s healthcare team (physiotherapist and massage therapist) in Lausanne and during tours.
PROFILE
– You hold a higher vocational education diploma (ES), a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) in commercial administration, or an equivalent qualification.
– You have professional experience or have recently completed your training, including practical internships within an organisation involved in the production of live performances.
– You are willing to work irregular hours, including weekends, according to the seasonal and annual performance schedule and the company’s needs.
– You are prepared to undertake international tours for several consecutive weeks each year.
– You are proficient in office software and other tools relevant to the position.
– You demonstrate a high level of accuracy, rigour and organisational skills.
– You are responsive and able to deal effectively with unforeseen circumstances.
– You enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team.
– You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are an asset.
Application deadline: 20 November 2026
Start date: By mutual agreement
Interested in joining our team?
We look forward to receiving your complete application, including your CV, cover letter, certificates and diplomas. Applications must be submitted exclusively by email to:
Annalisa Pozzi
Head of Production and Touring
a.pozzi@bejart.ch