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Associate Genealogist - German Research

Ancestry
•$41,974 - $49,854

About The Position

Ancestry is seeking an early-career associate genealogist who speaks, reads, and writes advanced or fluent German and is eager to develop genealogical expertise in the German-speaking world and General US. The associate genealogist conducts research projects from start to finish, aligning work with client expectations under the supervision of a research manager for the two geographic and cultural zones. Successful candidates are disciplined, focused, flexible, technologically capable, growth-minded, and detail-oriented. The role involves collaborating with Research Managers, conducting genealogical research in German-speaking and General US regions, using German skills for research and client communications, maintaining research trees and journals with accurate citations, writing client-facing reports with minimal supervision, and managing work to meet deadlines and billable-hour goals. The position offers a collaborative workplace, competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

  • Advanced or fluent German speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Early-career genealogist eager to specialize in Germanic and US research.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong analytical evaluation skills.
  • Strong writing skills for client updates and research documentation.
  • Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to work independently.
  • Communicative and collaborative in remote or office settings, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Research Managers to complete tasks and support client goals.
  • Conduct genealogical research in German-speaking and General US regions using proper methods.
  • Use advanced German skills for research and client communications.
  • Create and maintain research trees and journals, and produce accurate citations.
  • Write clear, client-facing research reports with minimal supervision.
  • Manage tasks to meet deadlines and billable-hour goals, and provide timely updates.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Collaborative workplace.
  • Competitive compensation.

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