Stiftung Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz (HEKS)
Bern
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Theology and Awareness, 50%
- 14 February 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
HEKS employs over 1500 staff and operates across 35 countries. Join a dynamic team committed to social justice and transformation.
Tasks
- Develop theological foundations for the Ecumenical Campaign.
- Plan educational events and manage information flow among stakeholders.
- Serve as a theological expert for various teams within HEKS.
Skills
- Completed theology degree (Reformed) with parish experience preferred.
- Excellent writing and editorial skills with a passion for education.
- Strong communication abilities and team collaboration skills.
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About the job
HEKS pursues the vision of a just world in which the dignity of all people is respected, peace prevails, and natural living conditions are preserved. The goal is a transformation on social, economic, and political levels. HEKS contributes to improving the living conditions of people in Switzerland and worldwide, asserts their rights, and raises awareness and mobilizes for this purpose.
Lived diversity - Inclusion is important to us:
We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation.
Theology and Awareness, 50%
For the Ecumenical Campaign team, we are looking for a person starting October 1, 2026, for
You develop the theological foundations and justifications for the topics of the Ecumenical Campaign. You plan and design the content development of the campaign's focus topic for the area of theology and education/catechesis. You ensure the flow of information between the various stakeholders and work closely with the different members of the campaign team. In addition, you plan and conduct educational events on our topics. Furthermore, as a theological expert, you are also the contact person for theological questions for other teams within HEKS, e.g., in preparation for the EKS Synod.
- Completed theology studies (Protestant-Reformed) and ideally experience in pastoral ministry
- Experience in religious education is an advantage
- Very good editorial skills and enjoyment in writing texts
- Interest in awareness-raising work
- Teamwork skills and assertiveness
- High communication skills and flexibility
- Resilience and calmness even in hectic situations
- Good abstraction ability and a structured way of working
- Very good oral and written expression in German (native language)
- Good oral and ideally written knowledge of French
- An exciting field of activity with a sustainable focus in a dynamic organization
- A modern working environment with fair employment conditions and flexible annual working hours
- Good social benefits
- The opportunity to gain experience in an agile company
For further information, Elke Fassbender is happy to assist you at elke.fassbender@heks.ch .
More information about HEKS can be found at www.heks.ch.
