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.

As an associate vicar with us, you will play a key role in carrying forward and developing the parish's worship life and interaction 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 be responsible for school contacts, grief groups, and counseling

• 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, and collaborate with colleagues in our three churches: St. John's, St. Matthew's, and St. Paul's.

St. John's Parish is a place where:

• Worship meets culture and music

• People in different life situations find a place

• Faith is expressed through both tradition and renewal

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

Church activities for children of all ages: "It becomes like a fine staircase" – Sydsvenskan

Culture in St. John's Parish

• 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

• 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

• Engaged 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

Employment type: Permanent
Degree of employment: Full-time, evening and weekend duties included
Start date: According to agreement
Application deadline: 2026-07-19

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• CV

• Copy of certificate from a Bachelor of Theology degree or equivalent

• Copy of certificate from the Church of Sweden's educational institute

• Copy of Priest's License (Prästbrev)

• Other grades/certificates relevant to the position.

If you have questions about the position, contact: June 1–21 Karin Elmblad, Parish Priest, at 040-279 19 20 or [email protected]. June 22–July 19 Oskar Styf, Associate Parish Priest, at 040-279 11 12 or [email protected].

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

Bodil Wiktorsson Bengtsson, Union Representative Akademikerförbundet SSR: 0431-437 56 20, [email protected]

Ragnhildur Jonasdottir, Union Representative KyrkA: 040-279 15 70, [email protected]