Church History Consultant Assistant (Contract Employee)  

ORIGINAL LINK

UNITED STATES |  UT-Salt Lake City

ID 258330, Type: Temporary Full-Time

POSTING INFO

Posting Dates: 05/13/2020 – 05/20/2020

Job Family: Library, Research&Preservation

Department: Church History Department

WORTHINESS QUALIFICATION

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

POSTING NOTICE/MORE INFO.

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. 

Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.
 

PURPOSES

Consultant Assistants will work collaboratively with the Consultation Team creating research strategies and tools, cultivating a personal area(s) of subject expertise, contributing to database content and development, and working closely with Church History Library missionaries. Church History Consultant Assistants will also help library patrons in researching and using Church History Library collections and resources, both on site and remotely. Patrons include employees of Church departments, scholars, genealogists, and the public.

This is a contract employment opportunity which is anticipated to last 12 months and which may be renewed for a second year. This is a full-time, hourly, nonexempt position with extended benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains missionaries on how to use tools necessary to complete database projects
• Becomes familiar with member and mission records and other collections related to database topics
• Assists in developing and maintaining research guides and research tools and instructs patrons in the use of research tools  
• Responds to patron questions in face to face and digital environments
• Consults with library patrons of all skill levels in conducting research in Church History 
• Understands and follows Church and Library policies and procedures  
• Builds good relations between patrons, scholars, and employees 
• Participates in reference and research projects as assigned 
• Occasional evening and weekend time required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in history, family history, library science, archival studies, or other related fields
• Thorough understanding of Church history and related topics
• Familiarity Church history resources
• Experience using FamilySearch
• Customer service experience with proven customer relations expertise
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of staff, departments, and the public
• Proficiency in Excel or other database management tools
• Well-developed oral and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills 
• Demonstrated experience identifying difficult situations and utilizing excellent problem- solving skills
• Self-motivated, detailed and results-oriented with leadership or project experience
• Knowledge of electronic library and archival applications 
• Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthy to hold a temple recommend