Kirkkorekry: Careers Ranging from Spiritual Ministry to Administration

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A wide range of professionals from various fields work for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and its parishes. Especially the largest parish unions and the Church’s central administration, the Church Council, continuously recruit new talent.

Have you ever thought the Church only employs priests and cantors?
In reality, a wide variety of professionals work in parishes and the Church's administrative bodies. These include IT specialists, property managers, financial officers, youth workers, chefs, communications experts, project coordinators, and many others. While many people are employed in roles that directly support the Church’s core spiritual mission, parishes, parish unions, and the Church Council also carry out a wide range of other activities beyond worship services—such as clubs, family counseling, and facility rentals. Like any organization, they also require administrative support to operate effectively.

At Kirkkorekry.fi, you’ll find open positions within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and its parishes, along with resources to support your job search.

What Is It Like to Work for the Church?

Not all positions within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland require church membership. Membership is generally required only for spiritual roles and official church appointments. There is also no expectation that employees must live or think in a deeply religious way—people from all backgrounds are welcome to work in parishes. Many Church employees say that one of the most rewarding aspects of their work is the opportunity to collaborate with people from diverse professions and walks of life.

The Church and its parishes are, in general, stable and responsible employers offering varied and meaningful hands-on roles. Church employers are committed to staff well-being and professional development, just as they care for the parish community as a whole. Salaries are based on the collective agreement for Church employees, known as KirVESTES.

In addition to current job listings, Kirkkorekry.fi features numerous career stories from Church employees. You can find more detailed information about Church careers and roles on the official website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

Opportunities for Young People and Students

Parishes offer summer jobs each year across the country, including for those under the age of 18. Summer workers are hired as church guides, camp counselors, and for cemetery maintenance, among other tasks. Longer seasonal positions are also available at cemeteries and retreat centers from spring through autumn. Most summer and seasonal jobs are open for applications between January and March.

Parishes, parish unions, and the Church Council also offer internship opportunities for students in both theological and administrative fields.
 

Explore the Kirkkorekry.fi Website

Kirkkorekry.fi is a user-friendly job search platform. You can filter job listings using a variety of criteria, and when you find a position that interests you, you can apply directly through the Kirkkorekry applicant portal. To use the portal, you'll need to create a job seeker profile, which you can update and reuse for future applications.

To ensure you never miss an opportunity, activate the Hakuvahti feature. It will notify you by email whenever new openings that match your search criteria are posted. You can activate the alert at the bottom of the search results page.

Kirkkorekry.fi also offers a wealth of job search tips. Työelämäuutiset features weekly articles on employment and job hunting. To support your application decisions, you can explore employer profile pages to learn more about the organizations behind the vacancies. For recruitment-specific questions, it’s always best to contact the hiring employer directly.