Vacant job

The Church of Sweden in Växjö has about 53,000 members in 11 parishes within the city and countryside. Together, we are about 230 employees, a hundred elected representatives, and a large number of volunteers working towards the vision - A living church. Close to life. Every day.

We are now looking for someone who wants to work as a priest in the Southern area of Växjö parish. Here you have the opportunity to combine the idyllic Småland countryside with a growing city. You will meet active teams and volunteers who care about a rich parish life where prayer and work are clearly connected. In several of our parishes, there is positive population growth, and we have well-attended parish activities.

We can offer you a position where you:

• can actively participate in developing both worship life and parish work
• have the opportunity to combine renewal and tradition
• work outwardly and create good relationships with parishioners, volunteers, and colleagues
• can be a priest both in the city and in the countryside

Your main tasks:

• Worship services and church ceremonies
• Daily activities for different age groups
• Devotions at nursing homes
• Confirmation groups

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is ordained in the Church of Sweden. You enjoy the priestly tasks and developing the work together with others. You create engagement and participation and find it easy to establish and maintain good contacts. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and that you are open to collaboration across professional boundaries.

Facts about the position: Permanent position at 100%.

We apply ongoing interviews and appointments.

Driver's license class B. Access to your own car.

Start date: By agreement.

In connection with the recruitment, we request an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register.

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-31 via our website: www.svenskakyrkan.se/vaxjo/jobba-hos-oss (http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/vaxjo/jobba-hos-oss).