The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
FamilySearch International is looking a temporary Research Consultant
specializing in German and/or Slavic countries (Germany, Poland, Czechia,
Slovenia, the Baltic States, Russia and other Eastern European countries). These
individuals will be involved in providing world class genealogical research
assistance to patrons of the FamilySearch Library, instruction on Family History
in class settings and conferences and assisting with other functions of the
FamilySearch Library with specific expertise in German and Slavic countries.
The FamilySearch Library is the world’s largest genealogical library, serving
thousands of patrons each year as we assist them to discover their family story,
connect with ancestors and add well researched names to the family tree of
humanity. Researchers at the library play a key role in enabling those
discoveries, through acting on inspiration, engendering trust, exemplifying
kindness, seeking to be effective and creating simplicity for those they serve
even when it makes it harder for you.
Research team members must have high energy and strong personal commitment to
serving the patrons first and delivering with the highest levels professional
integrity. Research team membership requires flexibility, problem solving
skills, customer service in a high pressure and fast paced environment. Our
team works hard and creates a fun and rewarding environment. This role requires
a minimum of 4 days per week in the FamilySearch Library and will require
regular evening, weekend (including Sundays) and holiday shifts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Expectations:
o Attend team and department meetings.
o Fulfill library shifts, team, and VIP assignments.
o Have excellent patron, missionary, and coworker interactions.
o Communicate with others in a timely manner.
o Mentors other research consultants.
Patron Services:
o Provides excellent customer service to patrons in-person and online.
o Develop and provide instruction for patrons and workforce on essential
records, resources, and research procedures in your geographical area of
expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Family History, History, Languages, Archival Science,
or related field, and a genealogical credential or working towards one, and 2
years or more professional research experience.
• Demonstrable a heart for serving others and joy in helping others to learn.
• Proficient language and writing skills in both English and another Germanic
or Slavic language.
• Advanced ability to create training that meets department presentation &
training standards with skills in PowerPoint, Zoom, and other presentation
media.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, FamilySearch products, and other technology as
needed.
• Ability to explain advanced research methodology in a one-on-on setting.
• Advanced understanding of history & culture of most of the
geographic/subject areas. This includes a knowledge of the impact of historical
changes through time have had on migration patterns, records and their
repositories, and accessibility to those records.
• Ability to decipher common genealogical records (births, marriages, and
deaths) in the languages of your geographic area; ability to read and interpret
complex genealogical records (wills, or non-boiler plate documents) in your
geographic area.
• Preference given to those with the ability to decipher and translate
handwritten genealogical records in related Germanic, Latin, Slavic or Russian
languages.
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.
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