Jobs at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between the Church History Department and the Area by managing and coordinating all operational elements of Church history work, ensuring that work is aligned with area and department priorities, and becoming a subject matter expert.
• Lead efforts to collect historically significant records (e.g., oral histories, photographs, journals, etc.) and preserve those records in both analog and digital format.
• Train and direct a network of volunteers to carry out Church History Department priorities & initiatives.
• Provide information and support to Area Presidencies and Area Office staff, contribute to area initiatives, develop plans and budgets, and actively participate in area leadership councils.
• Consult with Area Office personnel and other headquarters’ departments to share Church history through websites, publications, exhibitions, historic markers, and anniversary events.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current/valid Temple Recommend and/or be worthy to possess one.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, History, Library & Archival Studies, Anthropology, Religious Studies, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of professional experience managing people and working cross-functionally with demonstrated abilities to teach, motivate, and mentor a volunteer workforce. Transnational experience desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools and similar programs.
• Should possess high degree of organisational and project management skills.
•  Ability to thrive in collaborative situations, resolve difficult issues in a professional manner, perceive and analyse situations accurately, and meet objectives under strict deadlines.
• Proven high level interpersonal skills with the ability to engage appropriately with senior level ecclesiastical and professional leaders.
• Knowledge of Church history in the Africa South Area and broad understanding of general Church history, including proven research skills.
• Strong oral & written communication skills in English. Similar skills in Portuguese and African languages preferred.

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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 (for language teaching positions)
• 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.