Meetinghouse Technology Specialist - Johannesburg at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists each stake/district to develop a technology plan.
• Develop country-specific meetinghouse technology implementation standards in cooperation with the Area Meetinghouse Design Committee. 
• Works with Facilities Managers to realize technology requirements as they relate to the implementation of meetinghouse annual plans.
• Maintain, in collaboration with the Operations and Maintenance division, an approved vendor list for technology-related services for each country, establishing preferred vendor relationships, wherever appropriate. 
• Develop, maintain, and provide locally adapted training and materials to facilities managers and stake technology specialists. 
• Assist Stake/District Technology Specialists with troubleshooting meetinghouse technology-related issues and work with the FM and Stake/District Technology Specialist to resolve known issues. 
• Share knowledge by contributing content to the knowledge base and communicating with local stake technology specialists.
• Make recommendations for process, standards, or policy adjustments when appropriate. 
• Assist the FM with to maintain an accurate inventory of all meetinghouse technology assets.
• Monitor the functionality of the equipment and advise the STS and FM’s accordingly. 
• Provides remote support to the FM and STS as required on installations. 
• Research new and existing software applications and equipment for compatibility and ease of use and provide feedback to the product managers and FMs respectively
• In collaboration with AMDC develop and ensure church meetinghouse network standards and strategies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in continual learning and improvement to stay ahead of the curve with technology provision at meetinghouses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

• Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one
• Must have  a Bachelor's degree. 
• 2 years of job-related experience supporting PC hardware & software, wired and wireless local area networks and, internet connectivity. 
• A+ and N+ IT certifications are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers at the highest levels of the Church.  
• Good written communication skills. 
• Ability to speak, read and write English. 
• Good understanding of video, audio and broadcasting technology. 
• Self-motivated and capable of working without supervision. 
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment. 
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds as well as bending, stooping, reaching, and grasping.