FamilySearch Research Consultant (Full-Time, Temporary)

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

8d • Onsite

About The Position

FamilySearch International is hiring a temporary Research Consultant specializing in German and/or Slavic countries, including Germany, Poland, Czechia, Slovenia, the Baltic States, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. The role provides genealogical research assistance to FamilySearch Library patrons, delivers family history instruction in classes and at conferences, and supports other library functions using expertise in German and Slavic countries.

The FamilySearch Library serves thousands of patrons each year. Research consultants help patrons discover their family stories, connect with ancestors, and add well-researched names to the family tree. The team expects high energy, a strong commitment to serving patrons, and the highest levels of professional integrity. The work calls for flexibility, problem-solving, and customer service in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The role requires working at the FamilySearch Library at least four days per week and regular evening, weekend (including Sunday), and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Family History, History, Languages, Archival Science, or a related field, and a genealogical credential or progress toward one.
• At least 2 years of professional research experience.
• Demonstrable commitment to serving others and joy in helping others learn.
• Proficient language and writing skills in English and another Germanic or Slavic language.
• Advanced ability to create training that meets department presentation and training standards, including skills in PowerPoint, Zoom, and other presentation media.
• Skill with Microsoft Office, FamilySearch products, and other technology as needed.
• Ability to explain advanced research methodology in one-on-one settings.
• Advanced understanding of the history and culture of most relevant geographic or subject areas, including how historical changes have affected migration patterns, records, repositories, and record accessibility.
• Ability to decipher common genealogical records, such as birth, marriage, and death records, in the languages of the relevant geographic area.
• Ability to read and interpret complex genealogical records, such as wills and non-boilerplate documents, in the relevant geographic area.
• Only Church members worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to decipher and translate handwritten genealogical records in related Germanic, Latin, Slavic, or Russian languages.

Responsibilities

• Attend team and department meetings.
• Fulfill library shifts, team assignments, and VIP assignments.
• Maintain excellent interactions with patrons, missionaries, and coworkers.
• Communicate with others in a timely manner.
• Mentor other research consultants.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons in person and online.
• Develop and provide instruction for patrons and workforce on essential records, resources, and research procedures in the consultant’s geographical area of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level