Job Openings at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

• This position assists in building strategic relationships with opinion leaders who affect the reputation of the Church, and whose actions and influence can help or hinder the Church's mission. It reports to the Associate Area Communication Director – Relationships. 

Responsibilities

• Support the effort to develop the outreach portion of the communication strategy that will build, maintain, and strengthen critical relationships with government, interfaith, media, and community leaders and their staff at national and local levels.
• Support the effort to develop, maintain, and prioritize a list of key contacts across the area with whom the Church should seek to build and maintain relationships of mutual understanding. 
• Prepare relevant and appropriate materials and gifts to be available for high-level meetings. 
• Enter all interactions into the CONNECT Customer Relations Management (CRM) tool to assure clarity in communication as well as an accurate history of interactions while assuring adherence to data privacy laws.
• Assist in training national and local communication councils to build, maintain, and record outreach efforts.
• Monitor and report key issues related to religious freedom or other legislative matters across the area.
• Assist in organizing religious freedom or other relevant events together with other organizations to build and continuously strengthen key relationships. 
• Help inform leaders and influencers on relevant key issues.
• Help to identify and develop relationships with key members of the media across the area through local communication councils to encourage the sharing of Church messages, community involvement, and inspiring actions of Church members.
• Help communication councils develop a prioritized list of key journalists.
• Assure outreach interactions are recorded in the CRM database.
• Assist the manager in: Developing public relations materials, such as brochures, leaflets, press packets, video news releases, public service programming, etc. Gathering and organizing information as assigned by the manager.
• Learning and reporting how specific audiences could be influenced.
• Assist to gather and present information for use by department leadership.
• This role or a member of their team may serve as a point of contact for some national or coordination council communication councils; the role may also work at a country level in the area (based on the size and needs of the area)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education/certificate in communications-related field (i.e., public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, government relations, international relations, political science, social science).
• Two years of professional experience. A combination of education and experience for a total of 6 years may be considered.
• Experience in executing strategic outreach plans.
• Strong experience with a wide variety of communication channels.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Experience utilizing research methods and strategies to address practical problems.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in the local language.
• Ability to function in a team setting and collaborate with other members of the area team.
• Competency in the use of technology, including the Microsoft Office product suite.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.

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Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the Long-Term Resource Plan (LTRP) under the direction of the DTA and Area Presidency and identify key gaps to achieving the Area Plan.

Use internal data analysis and external benchmarking analysis to accomplish these responsibilities: 

• Support and inform the Area Plan. 
• Completes root cause analysis of complex data problems, resolves by developing and implementing systems and processes where appropriate.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Achieve operational plans in a simple and affordable way to strengthen self-reliance. 
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPI’s) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Provide expert-level training to local unit leaders, Analysts, and clerks on financial principles and local unit operating procedures
• Under the direction of the area Local Unit Manager, ensure that all core record-keeping processes established and defined by Church headquarters are being fulfilled according to metrics and objectives.
• Assist with finance and membership audits and resolution processes.
• Interpret and communicate findings from data analysis to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
• Provide local unit support like troubleshoot Church application malfunction reported by leaders and members.
• Assist Area Presidency and local leaders to prepare unit organization applications.
• Look for opportunities to refine local unit record-keeping processes.
• Initiate and participate in business solutions or process improvement projects related to local unit needs.
• Perform and coordinate the performance of internal control reviews.
• Administer and control large operational databases.
• Assist with finding members whose location is unknown.
• Act as a project manager or team member for technical projects impacting the entire department, dealing with complex finance and record-keeping issues.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend
• Required: Bachelor‘ degree in information systems/finance/statistics/Mathematics or related field.
• Eight plus (8 +) years of relevant post-degree work experience, including making presentations to senior-level executives.
• The ideal candidate has worked for a strategy consulting firm or an internal strategy group.
• Candidate must have excellent data analysis skills using analytical software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power Bl) and expertise presenting high-level proposals using PowerPoint.
• A knowledge of Church organization and how to effectively work with different departments and divisions both in the area and at Church headquarters.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer operating in a network environment with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and automated accounting and reporting software.
• Excellent computer application troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to accomplish multiple projects and deliver high quality work with little direction.
• Thorough knowledge of the Church Handbook.
• Extensive knowledge of local unit record-keeping policies, processes, and tools.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, may also include being fluent in English.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee Temple Recording Systems: Ensures all ordinance records are accurately, securely, and efficiently maintained by supervising the full Temple Recording System and its related functions.
• Human Resource Leadership: Maintains a high-quality workforce of employees and volunteers by managing all HR functions, including recruitment, training, performance management, employee relations, salary administration, and terminations.
• Financial Stewardship: Serves as controller of sacred funds by preparing, monitoring, and managing the temple budget, and ensuring all income and expenditures are used appropriately and responsibly.
• Ordinance Integrity and Support: Ensures the validity, consistency, and accuracy of all ordinances performed by handling sensitive and complex issues related to recommends, ordinance questions, policy interpretations, and the restoration of confidential patron information. Oversees all ordinance recording functions.
• Operational Oversight: Maintains smooth temple operations by providing evaluations, preparing statistical and operational reports, recommending system improvements, and supporting effective public and personnel relations.
• Support to Temple Presidency: Assists the temple presidency by monitoring the performance of temple ordinances, attending presidency meetings, providing expert guidance on ordinance policies, and completing special assignments as requested.
• Multi-Temple Support (where applicable): In designated temple districts, may serve as a support recorder for additional temples, ensuring consistent standards and operational support across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Must be endowed and have a current temple recommend.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, with at least six years of professional-level experience, including supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mission President service may be considered as relevant work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in a second language is highly preferred.
• Solid ecclesiastical experience is beneficial, including service as a Bishop, Stake President, High Councilor, or similar calling.
• Knowledge of temple ordinances, operational procedures, and prior temple volunteer service is an advantage.

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Job Description

• This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Teachers are an entry support level individual contributor that helps train missionaries in a variety of settings and topics. Training may include language skills, gospel doctrine/Preach My Gospel instruction, and missionary skill development. Teachers may train both junior and senior missionaries before they enter the MTC, while at the MTC and after leaving the MTC. They follow an approved curriculum and may be selected to participate in pilots and initiatives.

Responsibilities
Reports to trainer or supervisor level in Training department.

• Provides instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries in the following training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards
• Plans and prepares lessons following approved curriculum in coordination with a companion teacher (when applicable) to meet missionary’s needs
• Directs missionaries in planning and accounting for their learning.
• Implements direction and training from the Teacher Trainer/Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Senior Manager of Training. 
• Attends weekly training meetings and participate in co-teacher meetings
• Assists area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, as requested.
• Reports on needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.
• Coaches missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons
• May be asked to assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language.
• May take on additional responsibilities as an Actor to role-play as a non-member interested in learning about The Church of Jesus Christ
• May take on additional responsibilities as a Training Area Assistant, as hours allow
• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Qualifications
Required:

• Must be a returned missionary
• Fluency in specified second language: Malagasy or Portuguese
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training skills and abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills 
• Self-motivated and able to work well with people
• Willing to receive and implement feedback
• Understanding of effective language-learning strategies (for language teaching positions)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English and second language (for language teaching positions; non-verbal communication for ASL teachers)
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting or standing for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.

Preferred:

• MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience
• Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc.

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Responsibilities

•  Services, repairs, or replaces HVAC and components, plumbing and sprinkler systems, electrical systems, sound and electronic systems.
•  Services, repairs or replaces locks, hinges, mill work, sheet rock (minor), tile work (minor), wall coverings (minor), small paint jobs, motors, engines and ground care equipment.
•  Responsible for safety during work, including the reporting of hazards, both inside and outside the building, to the FM Manager.
•  Attends meetings when assigned by Manager and attends training sessions to upgrade technical skills.
•  Establishes and follows preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, motors, pumps, etc. to ensure warranty compliance and to extend life of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a Temple Recommend and/or be worthy to have one.
• Completed trade school or an apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical and / or plumbing Trade.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience required in one of the trades mentioned above.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general handyman/maintenance work.
• Must be honest and reliable and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate at a professional level both written and verbally to priesthood leaders, contractors and vendors.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, in order to perform maintenance functions.
• Must be physically able to operate equipment and tools to make repairs, etc., and use industrial cleaning chemicals and products.