Church Musician for the Swedish Church in Västerås

Västerås Pastorat · Full-time

Box 5, Västerås, Sweden

Are you a relationship-building church musician drawn to leading choirs and playing at church ceremonies and services in beautiful countryside churches? Then we may have a position for you! We are now seeking a church musician who wants to contribute to and develop the musical life in the western area of Västerås pastorate. Here you will be welcomed to a small work team with the opportunities of a large pastorate! About the Position In this role, you will be responsible for music at services and church ceremonies. You will lead choirs for both children and adults, hold musical devotionals, and arrange concerts during the year's holidays. You will also have the opportunity to, together with your engaged colleagues, help shape and develop the role and work based on your competencies and driving forces as well as the needs you see around you. The position is primarily located in a rural area consisting of three congregations: Barkarö, Dingtuna-Lillhärad, and Rytterne – each with its unique character. The area is characterized by a pioneering spirit and offers a fantastic environment and unbeatable surroundings. You will be welcomed to a work team with great joy in work, positivity, and a strong sense of community. Here there is a warm and unpretentious atmosphere where people care for each other, collaborate, and readily help one another. Västerås pastorate is one of the country's largest, which provides good opportunities to work both in smaller, local contexts and in pastorate-wide work. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Has a church musician degree at minimum level C Masters organ and piano with confidence and musical skill Has experience with congregation activities Has experience leading choirs Has basic computer skills Has a class B driver's license and access to a car Can express yourself well in Swedish, both spoken and written It is meritorious if you: Can play multiple instruments Have experience with music projects, such as arranging concerts or similar Have experience collaborating with external actors such as schools and/or associations Personal Qualities To thrive in this role, we believe you are someone who works well with others and meets people in a responsive and flexible way. You listen in, communicate clearly, and help resolve any conflicts constructively – something that is particularly important in collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, and congregation members. We also believe that you take responsibility for your tasks, structure your work, and drive your processes forward independently. At the same time, you have a creative streak and readily contribute with ideas and new approaches when the situation calls for it. The role further requires that you are relationship-building – you are outgoing, socially active in professional contexts, and easily build contacts. You have a natural ability to create and nurture relationships, both with colleagues, choir members, participants, and congregation members. Finally, you are flexible and easily adapt to changed circumstances. You see possibilities in the fact that conditions can change quickly – both organizationally and in practical activities – and adapt your working methods accordingly. In Conclusion The position is a permanent employment at 100% full-time with daytime, evening, and weekend duties included. In connection with a possible interview, you will also be asked to perform a trial for the position. We are curious about who you are and hope that you will become part of our community! Please feel free to contact one of us listed at the bottom of the ad if you have questions or want to know more. We look forward to receiving your application! Want to know more about what it's like to work as a musician in the Swedish Church in Västerås? Check out the film below! A Brief Overview of the Swedish Church in Västerås: The Swedish Church in Västerås has approximately 78,000 members. Around 230 great colleagues work here, all part of a well-resourced modern organization with good terms, good development opportunities, and excellent benefits. Here you will have many coworkers and many encounters and contacts with other people through our various activities. Those of us who work here are present in 26 churches and at 23 burial grounds, but also out in the community. Within the Swedish Church in Västerås, there are many different professions. You may primarily think of our professional roles – priests, deacons, church musicians, and parish educators – but there are also custodians, cemetery workers, communicators, accountants, and many others, all with different backgrounds. You do not need to be a member of the Swedish Church or be a believer to work with us, unless you work in one of the professional roles. However, you must share our fundamental values based on the Christian faith. When you choose to work with us, you contribute to creating a better life and a more just society for many, with help and support for people who are struggling. You also contribute to our shared cultural heritage, so that you and others can sing in choirs, participate in activities, talk to a priest during difficult times, and much more. Will you become one of us?