The Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN), based in Darmstadt, is one of 20 member churches of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD). It has around 1.4 million parishioners in 1,075 parishes and employs around 19,000 people. The church administration in Darmstadt is the central service facility for all areas of our church.
The Church Administration of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) is looking for a person to join the Organization and Information Technology department as soon as possible.
IT organization consultant IT administration and support
with a job scope of 100% (39 hours per week). Remuneration is according to E 11 KDO.
Your role with us:
You will ensure optimal support for the processes between the departments within the church administration and in connection with other EKHN institutions. To this end, you will ensure that the corresponding IT infrastructure is always available in line with requirements. This includes the planning, implementation, further development and quality assurance of the IT infrastructure.
In addition, you will be responsible for resolving problems and malfunctions in the area of church administration users and supporting them in solving problems.
You will also ensure that changed requirements are incorporated into the further development of the hardware and software equipment in the church administration.
The tasks of the position can be adapted to operational requirements.
Your profile:
* Comprehensive specialist knowledge, which is usually demonstrated by a university of applied sciences degree, bachelor's degree, degree from a vocational academy or a corresponding further training qualification (e.g. administrative specialist) and several years of professional experience in the areas of IT administration and support
* Very good problem-solving skills in the area of clients and in dealing with the people concerned
* Good knowledge of Linux when used as a server operating system, good network knowledge
* Good knowledge of data backup strategies, VPN and antivirus software
* Knowledge of telephone systems, project management and church data protection
* Very good knowledge of common office applications (spreadsheets, presentation software, word processing, graphics/process software)
* Knowledge of church data protection and IT security in accordance with BSI basic protection
* High degree of self-organization, careful working methods, commitment, reliability and the ability to work in a group and pass on knowledge in a structured manner
* Willingness to work outside normal office hours, class B driving license
What you can expect from us:
* An attractive salary in accordance with the Church Service Contract Regulations (KDO) with a table salary above the level of comparable collective agreements such as TVöD, TV-L or TV-H (EUR 5,143.00 to EUR 6,673.30 gross per month)
* Annual special payment and capital-forming benefits
* Working from home and on site
* Flexible working hours without core hours
* Supplementary pension (currently 100% financed by the employer)
* Workplace health promotion
* Opportunity for further education and training
* Canteen
The EKHN promotes equal opportunities for all genders. Applications from people with severe disabilities are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Non-discriminatory application procedures in accordance with the AGG are standard at EKHN.
Membership of a church affiliated to the Association of Christian Churches (ACK) is desirable.
Do you feel addressed?
Then we look forward to receiving your informative application documents with a letter of motivation, current CV and work and degree certificates, which you should send by e-mail (preferably as a PDF file) by March 17, 2025 to
Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau
Church Administration, Department of Personnel Services for the Church as a whole
Paulusplatz 1, 64285 Darmstadt
E-mail: bewerbung.kirchenverwaltung@ekhn.de
Do you have any questions?
For further information, please contact Mr Sebastian Heydendahl, Head of Organization and Information Technology (Tel.: 06151 405-231).
Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau
Paulusplatz 1 - 64285 Darmstadt
- bewerbung.kirchenverwaltung@ekhn.de