The Evangelical Lutheran parish of Munkbrarup is a lively parish in the rural area of the Schleswig-Flensburg church district. It combines a long church tradition with an active community life. The church, the cemetery and the parish buildings are central places of encounter, farewell and faith.
For this responsible task, we are looking for a reliable and committed person who will take on the care and maintenance of the cemetery as well as the accompaniment of church events and services with care and a sense of responsibility. The job combines manual, organisational and service-oriented tasks and contributes significantly to the dignified appearance of our parish. We are looking for 01.08.2026:

Cemetery caretaker (m/f/d) & sexton (m/f/d) in Munkbrarup

An der Kirche 3, 24960 Munkbrarup, 01.08.2026, full-time, part-time, permanent, salary approx: 3,124.00 to 3.834.00 EUR gross per month

GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE US

- Payment according to pay group K 4
Collective agreement for church employees in the North Church: TV KB
- Reliable special payments
36% in June and 50% in November. Plannable, additional financial benefits.
- Deferred compensation
Possibility of converting collectively agreed salary components for the purpose of a company pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours
Working hours can be organised flexibly on the basis of a service agreement, allowing personal flexibility.
- 30 days' holiday
With 30 days per year (with a 5-day week), we support your relaxation and ensure a good work-life balance.
- Additional pension scheme
Additional pension via a supplementary pension fund (e.g. VBL, EZVK, KZVK) with payment of a personal contribution by the employee.
- External counselling
Confidential external support in all life situations for mental well-being - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Bicycle/e-bike subsidy or public transport subsidy
Possibility of subsidising the purchase of an (electric) bicycle or a public transport job ticket.
- Employee discounts
Attractive offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life - for example: technology, travel, fashion or living from the providers Corporate Benefits, WGKD and others.
- Good cohesion
The community is promoted through a wide variety of internal events and activities that strengthen team cohesion. Spiritual impulses offer space for reflection. This community is an expression of our Protestant identity.
- Ecologically sustainable working conditions
With the implementation of our climate protection concept, we consciously take responsibility and actively contribute to the preservation of creation. For example, we promote the use of public transport and e-mobility and always work in a way that conserves resources.
- Further development
We strive for long-term employment relationships with well-trained and motivated employees who continue to develop internally. To this end, we offer leave of absence with full pay and full assumption of costs for training and further education organised by us.
- Working in a diverse team of full-time and voluntary staff. You will shape the church of the future and preserve traditions
- Overview of the pay scale in the pay groups according to the collective agreement for church employees in the North Church (TV KB)

WHO WE NEED

For this varied role, we are looking for a committed personality who can take on responsibility both in the field and in church ministry. In addition, there is always the option of submitting an application exclusively for the cemetery caretaker position.

Cemetery caretaker (70%)

- Care and maintenance of the green areas, Paths and squares including foliage and winter maintenance
- Professional hedge and tree pruning in compliance with the applicable regulations
- Checking and maintaining the gravesites and carrying out grave preparations and allocations
- Accompanying relatives at funerals with a sensitive and supportive approach
- Maintaining and caring for equipment and carrying out minor repairs
- Keeping the entire site clean and assisting with the preparation and organisation of funerals (e.g. B. Bell ringing, provision of wreaths)

Küsterdienst (30%)

- Careful preparation and follow-up of church services and official acts
- Provision of candles, flowers, communion and baptismal water
- Operation and monitoring of technical systems (heating, bells, lighting)
- Care and maintenance of the church buildings (church, mortuary, parish hall, Pastorate)
- Ensuring order and opening and closing the church
- Participating in service meetings
- Collecting the collection and keeping simple statistics

OUR EXPECTATIONS

- Enjoying practical work in the outdoor area and in the church environment
- Manual skills and technical understanding
- An independent, careful and reliable way of working
- Willingness to work flexible hours, especially during church services and funerals
- A friendly, respectful and empathetic demeanour towards relatives and parishioners

WHAT ELSE IS IMPORTANT

Application deadline: 31.05.2026

Interviews are expected to take place between 08/06/2026 and 12/06/2026.

Are you interested in the role or would you like to find out more about us? Please feel free to contact us. We will take the time to answer your questions.

If you would like to combine your professional expertise with social commitment and work in an environment where people take centre stage, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send us your documents (cover letter, CV, relevant supporting documents) via our online portal.

The submission of an extended (qualified) certificate of good conduct is required as part of the recruitment process.

Regardless of this, we welcome applications from people of diverse genders, nationalities, ethnic and social backgrounds, ages, disabilities, sexual orientations and identities. We value diversity and respectful cooperation.

We look forward to getting to know you and perhaps soon shaping the future together with you.

Your contact person:

Pastor Sabrina Biehl

Tel: +49 4631 623538