FamilySearch Asia or Oceania Research Consultant

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FamilySearch is seeking candidates to assist patrons in the FamilySearch Library. We are seeking candidates to fill a full-time, on-site position with a focus on family history records, resources, and strategies for either Asia (China, Japan, or other Asian countries) or Oceania (Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, excluding Australia and New Zealand). We need self-driven, creative thinkers who can provide friendly, timely service and quality research guidance for the International Reference Area’s Asia or Oceania coverage.

Requirements

• Ability to read genealogical records in relevant languages (Asia: simplified/traditional Chinese or Kanji; Oceania: e.g., Tongan, Samoan, Hawaiian, Tahitian).
• Familiar with research methodologies for Asian or Polynesian countries and regions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Family History (or related field) or equivalent work experience with specialization in Asia or Polynesia regions and countries.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teaching, and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide examples of genealogical writing and research/documentation skills as part of the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to decipher and translate handwritten genealogical records in related Asian, French, Portuguese, and Polynesian languages.
• Research experience in other areas or ethnic groups, and immigration research to trace Asian or Polynesian ancestors to their hometown of origin.
• Ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, or a Pacific Islander language.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, timely service and quality research guidance for the International Reference Area’s Asia or Oceania coverage.
• Assist patrons in the FamilySearch Library.
• Take ownership of special assignments.
• Demonstrate customer service, technology/presentation, and document identification/deciphering/translation skills during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees