Pastoral Area Leader (80-100%) as well as a Lead Priest (80-100%)

About the job

We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a Pastoral Area Leader (80-100%) as well as a Lead Priest (80-100%) to lead the Pastoral Area Hitzkirchertal, comprising the parishes of Aesch, Hitzkirch, Müswangen and Schongau.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Are you ready to develop the next big ideas in an innovative team? We offer a well-organised pastoral area.

With us you can expect:
● extensive infrastructure and a modern workplace in Hitzkirch
● a committed and experienced pastoral area team
● a well-structured pastoral area established in 2021
● a motivated catechesis team
● good support from a management assistant and a well-coordinated secretariat
● proactive groups and councils and many dedicated volunteers
● lived ecumenism
● employment conditions according to the guidelines of the Lucerne Regional Church

We are looking for a person who is ready
● to take on leadership responsibility
● to shape the future with the pastoral area team
● motivated to create change
● to implement ideas to make a difference
● to contribute as a liturgist and pastoral caregiver

We expect:
● a completed theological education with professional induction from the Diocese of Basel (or equivalent qualification)
● competencies in leadership and pastoral care
● communication skills
● foresight
● team spirit

We look forward to meeting you!

If you have any questions, please contact luzia.ineichen@kath-hitzkirchertal.ch

Please send your application to the Personnel Department of the Diocese of Basel, P.O. Box, 4502 Solothurn, personalamt@bistum-basel.ch, and a copy to luzia.ineichen@kath-hitzkirchertal.ch