PURPOSES

The Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for candidates for the position of education curator and training specialist in the Historic Sites Division. This individual will work closely with others to develop tours and other interpretive programs that will enhance the experience of visitors at historic sites. The individual will also conduct training to implement those tours and programs.

This is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate training through personal and online directed-learning experiences, virtual platforms, and in-person seminars.
• Develop and implement training curriculum and tools.
• Coordinate logistics and assist in providing operational support for historic sites.
• Track and analyze data to ensure that audience needs are met and to identify training opportunities.
• Assist in the creation of master plans, interpretive plans, and other planning documents.
• Lead project teams.
• Strengthen strategic, collaborative relationships with other Church departments and with contractors and vendors.
• Perform other tasks according to project needs and individual capabilities and interests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in instructional design, communications, education, public history, museum studies, history, or a related field and experience in training, curriculum development, or interpretation is required. A master’s degree plus a minimum of three years of experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of six years experience of will also be considered.
• NAI certification as an interpretive guide or trainer is a plus.
• Ability to work as an independent contributor and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of LDS Church history and ability to master detailed content information.
• Proficiency as an energetic, engaging and patient teacher.
• Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Dependability and effective time management.
• Critical thinking and natural curiosity.

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.lds.org.

PURPOSES

Assist the Global Support and Acquisitions Division (GSA) of the Church History Department in collecting, preserving, and sharing Church history throughout the Asia, Pacific, and Philippines areas. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in history or library/archival science. We are looking for a high performing, productive, engaged, and self-motivated individual to join our team!

This is a paid internship, which is anticipated to last one year (12 months). This is a part-time (28 hours per week) hourly, nonexempt position. The candidate must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from (within the last 12 months), an undergraduate- or graduate-degree program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern will learn and be exposed to:

• Church history locally and in assigned areas across the globe
• Church culture in other areas of the world
• Travel logistics and arrangements for senior business and Church leaders
• Library operations in a business setting

The Intern will be responsible to fulfill the following tasks:

• Provide research assistance to the full-time Global Support and Acquisitions (GSA) staff
• Edit materials received from Church History Advisers
• Quality-check and provide feedback on oral histories
• Assist GSA staff in training and managing GSA missionaries and Church History Advisors working in various regions across the globe
• Assist in the acquisition process, as needed

Intern will work under the direction of experienced GSA staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (or looking to graduate within the next six months) in history, international studies, anthropology, religious studies, or a related field
• Experience with historical research methods, oral histories, and a strong interest in international Mormonism
• Interest or experience with the Church in Asia, Pacific Islands, or the Philippines is preferred
• Familiarity with Asian/Pacific/Philippines cultures and languages is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing skills
• Good public presentation, leadership and training experience
• Ability to follow directions, perform well with time-sensitive projects, and work cooperatively
• Willingness and ability to think creatively, learn quickly, take initiative, and operate with autonomy
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Available to work 28 hours per week. The work hours must be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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.lds.org.