Evangelisch-reformierte Kirchgemeinde Zürich
Zürich
Theological Staff Member at Schenkhaus (60 – 80%)
- 05 September 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The reformierte Kirchgemeinde Zürich is the largest church community in Switzerland. This role offers a dynamic opportunity in a vibrant work environment.
Tasks
- Develop innovative spiritual and pastoral offerings for Schenkhaus.
- Represent the project and collaborate closely with the community.
- Support and organize events for young adults, fostering engagement.
Skills
- Theological or social-diaconal training is required.
- Strong social competence and personal responsibility needed.
- Ability to connect with young people and understand their lives.
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About the job
The Reformed Church Community of Zurich is the largest and most populous church community in Switzerland. With a wide range of meaningful fields of activity, the focus is on the individual. The church community reaches a multitude of people throughout the city with its offerings. It stands for the needs of a modern and diverse society with its innovative forms of church life.
Theological Staff Member at Schenkhaus (60 – 80%)
The innovation project Schenkhaus belongs to the Church Community of Zurich and is located in the Seefeld district until February 2027. Afterwards, a move to another central location in Zurich is planned. For our project for young adults from Zurich, we are looking for you as a committed person from November 2026 or by arrangement (initially limited until the end of 2027)
Your tasks
- Responsibility for and development of innovative spiritual and pastoral offerings of the Schenkhaus project, which are also attractive to those distant from denominations
- Representation of the project externally and close cooperation with the entire Reformed Church Community of Zurich
- Co-design and support of Schenkhaus activities, offerings and events for young adults, such as events with concerts, discussion rounds, workshops and other events
- Co-building the Schenkhaus community
Your profile
- You have a theological or social diaconal education (dual qualification)
- You identify with Reformed values and engage reflectively with your Christian faith
- You meet young people at eye level and have a sense for their life worlds
- You bring high social competence and pronounced personal responsibility
- You are preferably a member of a regional church
We offer
- Varied, responsible and versatile activity
- Plenty of space and resources to shape your theological vision
- Attractive workplace in a central location in the city of Zurich
- Co-design and further development of the project
- Young, open and friendly team
Additionally, please send your application video with the following requirements to Kim Eichenberger (kim.eichenberger@reformiert-zuerich.ch), online upload via www.swisstransfer.com and answer the following questions in 3 to 5 minutes:
- Your name as well as your educational and work background?
- Your vision and why you want to be part of the Schenkhaus team?
- Two concrete actions or events you would like to carry out with young people within the framework of the Schenkhaus project?
If you have any questions, Kim Eichenberger, Operational Manager Schenkhaus, will be happy to provide information:
Phone +41 79 894 46 39.
General information about us can be found at www.reformiert-zuerich.ch and ww.schenkhaus.ch
