At the diocesan office, we work for the benefit of the congregations. We create appropriate and sustainable conditions for being a church today, while preparing for the church we want to see in the future.
At the diocesan office, approximately 50 employees work together. The position of Diocesan Deacon for Diaconal Development Work is located within the Faith and Life unit, which currently has 15 employees with various roles in promoting worship, education, diaconal work, and mission. This includes areas such as recruitment, worship development, church music, baptism and confirmation, Sámi church life, pilgrim services, institutional chaplaincy, pastoral care, Swedish Church Youth, and volunteerism.
Job Responsibilities
The position includes strategically developing and monitoring diaconal work within the diocese, as well as supporting diaconal development work with a particular focus on volunteerism and engaged church members. The assignment also includes promoting and strengthening Sámi church life in collaboration with congregations and other relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will plan, coordinate, and implement training initiatives for employees in the diocese's congregations.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who collaborates easily with others and is skilled at establishing and maintaining professional relationships. You have strong pedagogical abilities and find it easy to analyze problems and work strategically. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Requirements
Ordained deacon according to the Church of Sweden's order.
Substantial experience working as a deacon in a congregation.
Driver's license category B.
Very good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing.
Good knowledge of the Office package.
Meritorious
Experience leading processes independently, for example through operational responsibility or project management.
Experience working as a diocesan deacon.
You are loyal to the Church of Sweden's values, and membership in the Church of Sweden is required for this position.
We want you to identify with the office's core values:
Integrity – We are objective, factual, and consistent
Commitment – We are interested, curious, and supportive
Learning – We are open, developmental, and responsible
Working Hours and Location
This is a permanent full-time position based at the diocesan office in Härnösand or the workplace in Östersund. Regular working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of remote work two days per week. Work-related travel may occur, sometimes with overnight stays. Employment start date by agreement.
Härnösand Diocese Offers
We offer you a pleasant environment centrally located in Härnösand, stimulating tasks, and flexible working hours. We have a local collective agreement regarding annual working time and apply half-day leave before public holidays and days off during tight scheduling periods. We care about your professional development and encourage various types of competence development. As an employee within the Church of Sweden, you receive occupational pension. We also offer benefits such as annual wellness allowance, one hour of wellness time per week, and access to occupational health services.
Contact Information
For more information about the position, contact unit manager Göran Lundstedt, phone: 0611-254 14 or email: [email protected]. Göran is available for questions about the position, except during weeks 27-31.At the diocesan office, we work for the benefit of the congregations. We create appropriate and sustainable conditions for being a church today, while preparing for the church we want to see in the future.
At the diocesan office, approximately 50 employees work together. The position of Diocesan Deacon for Diaconal Development Work is located within the Faith and Life unit, which currently has 15 employees with various roles in promoting worship, education, diaconal work, and mission. This includes areas such as recruitment, worship development, church music, baptism and confirmation, Sámi…
Přehled
Typ
job
Stav
active
Viditelnost
public
Město
Härnösand
Adresa
Universitetsbacken 1
GPS
62.631481987328, 17.944684860508
Email
Telefon
Zobrazení
2
Publikováno
18. 6. 2026
Upraveno
30. 7. 2026
Parametry
Kraj
Västernorrlands län
Duration
Tills vidare
Zaměstnavatel
HÄRNÖSANDS STIFT
Postcode
87131
Počet míst
1
Profese
Stiftsdiakon
Salary Type
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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