Social Deacon* (40%) and Administrative & Communication Officer* (40%)

About the job

The Reformed Church Community of Wald is a lively and diverse church community in the Zurich Oberland. Due to the retirement of a position holder and to complement our team, we are looking for from 1 March 2027 two committed individuals for the areas of social diaconate (senior work and diaconate) as well as administration & communication.

In line with the national church orientation "living credibly – developing solutions – shaping relationships – delivering results – exerting influence", you will help shape a vibrant community life together with our team.

Both positions are advertised at 40% each and can be combined into a varied 80% position if suitably qualified and interested.

Social Deacon* (40%)

Your tasks

• Support and counselling of people in various life situations
• Organisation, development and implementation of offers for senior citizens
• Recruitment, support and coordination of volunteers as well as the visiting service
• Planning and implementation of projects, community events and intergenerational offers
• Collaboration with authorities, social institutions and ecumenical partners

Your profile

• Training in social diaconate, social work or comparable qualification
• Experience in senior, volunteer or community work
• Independent, proactive and structured working style
• High social competence, strong communication skills and enjoyment in networking people
• Identification with the values and mission of the Reformed Church

Administrative & Communication Officer* (40%)

Your tasks

• Support of the church community secretariat as well as reception and telephone service
• General correspondence and member administration
• Administrative support of the church council, parish office and staff
• Organisation of meetings, events and room reservations
• Maintenance of the website and social media channels
• Design of flyers, advertisements, newsletters and other communication materials
• Planning and implementation of communication and advertising measures
• Holiday cover in the secretariat (approx. 6 weeks per year)

Your profile

• Commercial training with EFZ or comparable qualification
• Professional experience in administration as well as in communication/marketing
• Good IT skills (Microsoft 365 as well as website, social media and graphic tools)
• Independent, structured and reliable working style
• Creativity, confident German and enjoyment in contact with people
• Identification with the values of a reformed church community

We offer you

• A varied and meaningful activity with plenty of scope for creativity
• A committed and appreciative team
• Lived diversity and a working environment that promotes inclusion
• Contemporary employment conditions
• Attractive training opportunities
• The possibility, if suitably qualified, to take on both areas of responsibility in an 80% workload
• Good accessibility by public transport

Have we aroused your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application by e-mail.

Unfortunately, applications by post cannot be considered.

If you have any questions about the respective positions, Ms Linda Wipf (Social Deacon) and Ms Regula Zurbuchen (Head of Administration) will be happy to assist you at Tel. 055 246 51 15.