German Research Consultant, FamilySearch Library, full-time, on-site in Salt Lak

German Research Consultant, FamilySearch Library, full‑time, on‑site in Salt Lake City

Join to apply for the German Research Consultant, FamilySearch Library, full‑time, on‑site in Salt Lake City role at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

The mission of this position is to help Church members fulfill their divinely appointed responsibility to discover their families through family history methods, submit their names to the temple for saving ordinances, and to help bring souls unto CHRIST.

We Need Self‑Driven, Creative Thinkers Who Can

• Offer friendly, timely, and accurate service to the public.
• Provide quality research advice for the countries covered by the International Reference Area at the FamilySearch Library.

Responsibilities

• Required attitudes or talents:
• Strong desire to help guests get the right answers.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge.
• Must enjoy working with others in teams.
• Willing to take charge of special assignments.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• The ability to decipher and translate handwritten genealogical records in German, including old German script, and Latin.
• Familiar with research methodologies for German‑speaking countries and regions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Family History (or related field) or equivalent work experience with specialization in German‑speaking countries (the former German Empire, Switzerland, and Austria).
• High computer skills, especially with internet searching. Competence with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of FamilySearch products (FamilySearch.org, Wiki, Family Tree, Catalog, etc.).
• Advanced genealogical research skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills.

Not Required But Helpful

• A CG or AG credential in a German‑speaking country or equivalent experience in genealogy, history, or a related field. Those candidates without a credential, if hired, must be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to decipher and translate handwritten genealogical records in Dutch.
• Research experience in other areas or ethnic groups around the world, including the German diaspora, Jewish, Slavic, Asia, Africa, or other areas are helpful.

Additional Information

• 40 hours per week, on‑site, including some Saturdays and evenings.
• When contacted for an interview appointment, you will be asked to furnish examples of:
  • Your genealogical writing.
  • Your research and documentation skills.
• For the interview, you will be asked to demonstrate:
  • Your customer service skills.
  • Your technology skills.
  • Your document identification, deciphering, and translation skills.
  • Your presentation skills.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.