Church Musician

The Reformed Parish of Zurich is the largest and most populous parish in Switzerland. With a wide range of meaningful fields of activity, the focus is on people. The parish reaches a large number 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.

The Church District Three includes Friesenberg, Im Gut, Sihlfeld, and Wiedikon – an urban, diverse area at the foot of the Uetliberg to the inner-city neighborhoods. Music has a high value here. For our committed team, we are looking for you as of January 1, 2026, or by arrangement as

Church Musician
 

Your tasks

• Musical design of services on organ and piano on Sundays and public holidays as well as special formats by arrangement
• Musical accompaniment of devotions in the senior centers Laubegg, Schmiedhof, and Tiergarten as well as in a prayer group
• Musical participation in ceremonies such as funerals and weddings
• Collaboration with pastors and musicians; participation in team meetings and conventions
• Opportunity to organize your own concerts depending on interest

Your profile

• Completed organ studies (DAS, master's degree preferred) as well as piano studies
• Broad stylistic spectrum including popular music
• Experience in church music practice and joy in creative liturgical design
• Team-oriented and independent personality with joy in working with various stakeholders
• Good German skills in spoken and written form
• Positive attitude towards the Reformed Church

We offer

• An interesting and versatile activity in a lively church district
• High-quality instruments such as Kuhn/Goll organ (3 manuals, 44 registers), Kuhn organ (3 manuals, 42 registers) as well as grand pianos at various locations
• Collegial and professional music and pastoral team
• Attractive infrastructure

Further information about the position

Address for application