Cantor to Väterstrands Parish

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Description Karlstad Pastorate comprises five parishes, a cemetery administration, and a shared administration. Västerstrands Parish is located in the western parts of Karlstad and is an exciting parish rich in diversity with broad and vibrant activities, singing, creative pursuits, and groups for all ages. In the heart of this area stands Västerstrands Church as a meeting point between the different city districts. The work team consists of fifteen employees and a number of volunteers. Together we work for a living church. Now we are looking for a cantor who wants to become part of our team! Job Duties The work involves playing at services, devotions, and church ceremonies. An important part of the position is leading and developing the parish's adult choirs. We also hold services continuously at elderly care facilities where you will be an important part. The prison is part of the parish and service there may occur, as well as at services with the Finnish parish, and you will be a natural part of the parish's shared activities. The work is mainly based within Västerstrands Parish, but tasks within other parishes in the pastorate occur. Working hours are scheduled and also involve work on evenings and weekends. Qualifications We are now looking for you as a musician with a cantor's degree and who has broad musical skills and quality. You are well familiar with the church's worship life and liturgy, and have good pedagogical abilities. We see that you have previous experience leading choirs with singers of various ages. You are expected to have good knowledge of Swedish and be able to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. As a person, in addition to your musical interest, you need to be flexible, have a positive attitude, a pastoral approach, and the ability to work both independently and together with others. You have a good ability to create and maintain good relationships. A category driving license and access to your own car is a requirement. The Swedish Church's values are central to the role of cantor in the parish; that you share these values and are a member of the Swedish Church we consider a matter of course. Practical Information We apply regulated working hours and flexible time. Promoting wellness is central to us at Karlstad Pastorate; we have KMTI as our occupational health service and offer all our employees wellness allowances. Regarding the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar. We apply a six-month probationary period. The recruiting manager is available to answer questions about the position until July 20. The recruitment process begins September 1 when the recruiting manager returns from vacation. For other questions, you can contact the HR representative from August 3 onwards. Thank you for your understanding! Welcome with your application!Description Karlstad Pastorate comprises five parishes, a cemetery administration, and a shared administration. Västerstrands Parish is located in the western parts of Karlstad and is an exciting parish rich in diversity with broad and vibrant activities, singing, creative pursuits, and groups for all ages. In the heart of this area stands Västerstrands Church as a meeting point between the different city districts. The work team consists of fifteen employees and a number of volunteers. Together we work for a living church. Now we are looking for a cantor who wants to become part of our…

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active

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public

City

Karlstad

Address

Västra Kyrkogatan 5

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59.381886782428, 13.505371994222copyopen in

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Published

25. 6. 2026

Edited

31. 7. 2026

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