Mgr, In-Field Missionary Learning and Development

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

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About The Position

This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.'
The Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development is responsible for the learning and development of infield missionaries in a geographic area of the world, working in close coordination with the Sr. Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development (MLD); This includes leadership, oversight, and support of initiatives and objectives coming from the Missionary Department and Area Presidencies; implementing methods for overall improvement of missionary effectiveness; entrusted with confidential and sensitive issues from Missionary Department leadership, and implementing direction from the Missionary Executive Council (MEC). This is a people manager role.
Employment in this position is at-will and initially fixed-term for up to two years, with the possibility of extending up to five years and potentially becoming permanent.

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.

Responsibilities

• responsible for the learning and development of infield missionaries in a geographic area of the world
• leadership, oversight, and support of initiatives and objectives coming from the Missionary Department and Area Presidencies
• implementing methods for overall improvement of missionary effectiveness
• entrusted with confidential and sensitive issues from Missionary Department leadership
• implementing direction from the Missionary Executive Council (MEC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees