Vacant job

In the heart of one of Malmö's most vibrant areas – between Triangeln, Möllevången, Sorgenfri, and Sofielund – lies St. John's Parish. Here, city life pulses around our churches, and people meet through music, conversation, faith, and community.

We are a parish with a clear profile in culture, diversity, and music, where our church spaces are open, lively, and filled with both stillness and activity. We are now looking for you who want to help shape the church's presence in this dynamic environment.

Your Role

As an Associate Priest (Komminister) with us, you will play a key role in leading and developing the parish's worship life and its engagement with people.

You will:

• Lead worship services and church ceremonies
• Be part of our dedicated confirmation team, engaging with young people in their life and faith questions
• Work with parish activities in St. Pauli
• Plan and oversee school contacts, grief groups, and counseling sessions
• Be an active part of making the church visible, relevant, and present in society

You will work throughout St. John's Parish, based in St. Pauli, collaborating with colleagues in our three churches: St. John's, St. Matthew's, and St. Paul's.

About Us

St. John's Parish is a place where:

• Worship meets culture and music
• People in various life situations find a place
• Faith is expressed in both tradition and renewal

We collaborate broadly with cultural institutions, schools, authorities, and other churches – and aim to continue developing the church's role as a natural actor in city life.

Activities for children of all ages in the church: "It becomes like a beautiful staircase" – Sydsvenskan

Culture in St. John's Parish

We are looking for you who

• Are ordained as a priest according to the Church of Sweden's order
• Have good experience in parish work
• Are passionate about worship development and the liturgical breadth of the church
• Thrive in both teamwork and independent responsibility
• Are digitally savvy and see communication as a natural part of the role

As a person, you are:

• Secure, open, and present in encounters with people
• Communicative and relationship-building
• Curious about city life and people's needs
• A team player who wants to contribute to the whole

We offer you

• A role where you get to be the church in the midst of reality
• A creative environment with culture, music, and diversity as natural parts
• Dedicated colleagues and voluntary workers
• Opportunities to influence, develop, and think new thoughts
• Competence development and good working conditions
• Benefits that contribute to balance and well-being

Job Information

Employment type: Permanent
Work hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
Start date: As agreed
Application deadline: 2026-07-19

Application and Contact

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• CV
• Copy of certificate from a Bachelor of Theology or equivalent
• Copy of certificate from the Church of Sweden's Educational Institute
• Copy of Priest's Letter (Prästbrev)
• Other relevant certificates

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

1/6–21/6: Karin Elmblad, Parish Priest, at 040-279 19 20 / [email protected]
22/6–19/7: Oskar Styf, Associate Parish Priest, at 040-279 11 12 / [email protected]

Union Representatives

Peter Åsvik – Union Representative, Vision
Tel: 040-279 03 60
Email: [email protected]

Bodil Wiktorsson Bengtsson – Union Representative, Akademikerförbundet SSR
Tel: 0431-437 56 2
Email: [email protected]

Ragnhildur Jonasdottir – Union Representative, KyrkA
Tel: 040-279 15 7
Email: [email protected]