Organist sought for Nordborg-Oksbøl Pastorate

Organist sought for Nordborg-Oksbøl Pastorate Do you want to put your musical imprint on worship services, church acts, and the church's musical life? Are you motivated by creating musical experiences that support the life of the church, and do you thrive in close collaboration with priests, staff, volunteers, and the congregation? Then it might be you we are looking for as organist at Nordborg and Oksbøl Churches

The position is available for appointment from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is 34 hours per week on average.

As organist you will be a central part of the church's life. You will help create the musical framework around worship services and religious ceremonies, and you will have the opportunity to influence and develop the church's music life in cooperation with the parish council, priests and other staff.

The organ in Nordborg Church was built in 1969 by Marcussen & Søn and has 18 stops distributed over 2 manuals plus pedal

The organ in Oksbøl Church was built in 1988 by Marcussen & Søn and has 11 stops distributed over 2 manuals plus pedal

There is electric piano in both churches. In addition to the Danish Hymn Book 100 Hymns and other newer hymns are used.

Nordborg Church has a children’s and youth choir.

Concert activity 1 to 2 times annually with choir and orchestra.

Music services 1 to 2 times annually.

Possibility for collaboration with the parish’s schools: Nordals School, Østerlund Free School and Øksbøl Free School.

Baby hymn singing in Nordborg Church

Dine arbejdsopgaver Your tasks will include

• musical accompaniment at worship services and religious ceremonies in both churches and at nursing homes
• leadership of Nordborg Church’s children’s choir
• participation in planning and conducting concerts and other musical arrangements in both churches in collaboration with the activity committees
• teaching, e.g. musical participation in confirmation and mini-confirmation education.
• development of the church’s musical life
• collaboration with the church’s staff, volunteers and external partners - e.g. church services
• other tasks naturally connected to the organist position, e.g. baby hymn singing
• musical participation in parish meetings
• musical participation in hymn-singing evenings
• supervision of instruments in both churches.

We offer With us you will get, among other things

• a meaningful position with music as a central part of the church’s life
• opportunity to put your own musical imprint on worship services and events
• great freedom to develop the church’s musical life within the parish’s framework
• a close collaboration with priests, parish council and other staff
• dedicated colleagues
• opportunity for professional and musical development

We are looking for you, who We are primarily looking for a skilled musician who wants to be an active part of the church’s life.

We imagine that you

• have the necessary musical qualifications for the position
• have a sense of worship liturgy and the importance of church music
• play confidently and inspiringly
• can collaborate with priests, staff and volunteers
• want to develop the church’s musical life
• work independently and in a structured manner
• meet people with presence, engagement and respect
• contribute positively to the sense of community in the workplace

About the parishes Our pastorate is characterized by beautiful nature, where Nordborg Church is located in an urban setting and Oksbøl Church in a rural environment.

Nordborg Parish has 2,734 members and Oksbøl Parish has 542 members.

We place emphasis on churches being an active part of the local community.

Practical information You will be employed by Nordborg Parish Council, Tontoft 3, 6430 Nordborg

There is an obligation to perform service at other employing authorities in the deanery in accordance with the agreements that the council enters into or has entered into. There is currently cooperation with Oksbøl Parish Council.

Does this position sound like something for you? Then send your application, CV and any relevant attachments via the application form no later than 27 October 2026 at 12:00 . The application form can be found via the job advertisement or on the deanery’s careers page: https://www.sonderborgprovsti.dk/kontakt/ledige-stillinger

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Eva Sarsgaard at 61 67 31 04.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 45.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for the position and look forward to hearing what you can contribute!

References will be sought in connection with the recruitment process.

Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår The position can be filled by applicants with various church-music educations or by those without education.

Employment and remuneration are according to the agreement applicable to your educational background. The applicable collective agreements can be viewed here: OK24 - Information on pay & employment - The Parish Council as Employer - Guidelines - The Folk Church Intranet .

Church musician (Danish Church Musician Association)

Employment is according to the Joint Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and CO10 as well as the organization agreement for church musicians.

• The annual salary is agreed within the range 333,747.51 DKK – 475,590.08 DKK (current prices).
• The position is covered by a substitution duty. The substitution allowance is 27,641.26 DKK annually.
• In addition, an OK24 allowance of 1,082.28 DKK annually is paid.
• The pension contribution is 18.4% and paid to CO10 Pension in PFA.

Salary is set after negotiations between the parish council and the Danish Church Musician Association.

Organist with the education 'Church musician with a degree in Organ and Choir Conducting' (formerly PO-organist)

Employment is according to the agreement between the City, County and Church Ministry and CO10.

The salary follows the basic pay system.

• Basic level 1: 350,435.40 DKK
• Basic level 2: 368,188.95 DKK

Placement is according to seniority.

The position is covered by a substitution duty. The substitution allowance is 37,941.48 DKK annually when serving at 2-3 churches.

After local negotiation, qualification and functional allowances can be agreed. The pension contribution is 18.4% and paid to CO10 Pension in PFA.

Salary is set after negotiations between the parish council and the Organist Association.

DOKS-organist

Organists with a church-music bachelor’s or master’s degree are employed according to the academic agreement and the protocol for DOKS organists.

• Bachelor-educated: gross salary between 332,306.24 DKK and 417,156.38 DKK depending on seniority.
• Master-educated: gross salary between 363,168.71 DKK and 442,528.79 DKK depending on seniority.

The position is covered by a substitution duty. The substitution allowance ranges from 46,726.59 DKK to 72,572.63 DKK depending on seniority.

After local negotiation, qualification and functional allowances can be agreed. Pension contributions amount to 18.07% of the base salary and 12.5% of the substitution allowance. Pension contributions are paid to PFA Pension.

Salary is set after negotiations between the parish council and DOKS.

Civil servant organists

Current civil servant organists have the right to retain their civil servant status upon appointment with direct transition. In that case, the position is classified.

Note

The stated salaries and allowances apply to a full-time position. Salary, OK allowance and any substitution allowance are calculated pro rata according to the position’s appointment fraction.