Organist 50-60%

For our lively city parish with diverse worship traditions, we are looking for a new position as of May 1, 2026 or by arrangement.

Organist
50-60%

Are you curious to make our beautiful-sounding and versatile organ (new technical organ built in 2024) resound? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Your tasks:

Organization of a wide range of church services and religious ceremonies
Accompaniment of our choirs and soloists at church services and concerts
Enjoying musical participation in cooperation with the pastoral care and cantor
Responsibility for two organs (upper church, lower church) according to specifications

Your profile:

Church music training with organ diploma A
a high artistic level and practical experience
Talent in the field of improvisation to accompany our church services, choirs and soloists
Openness to different liturgical forms and musical styles
Ability to work in a team and good communication
Willingness to cooperate with the pastoral care team and the church administration
Familiarity with different Catholic liturgical forms

We offer:

Kuhn organ, three manuals, 42 stops (new technical organ built in 2024)
an open-minded and song-loving congregation
Appreciation of church music
Versatile musical projects, opportunity for own projects
a pleasant working atmosphere and support from the music committee
Conditions of employment in accordance with the employment regulations of the Roman Catholic Corporation of the Canton of Zurich

Have we piqued your interest? Then send your application by February 28, 2026 via e-mail to herzjesu.wiedikon@zh.kath.ch, for the attention of Ms. Jeanne Sommaruga, Church Care Personnel Department.

For questions or information, please contact Dr. Artur Czastkiewicz, Pastor, (044 454 81 11, artur.czastkiewicz@zh.kath.ch) are at your disposal.