This job is intended to assist the Church History Department in its purpose to help God's children make and keep sacred covenants through overseeing the collection and preservation of Church history records and assisting others in their efforts to share accurate and meaningful Church history.
The purpose of this role is to provide a bridge between the Church History Department and the areas outside of the US/CAN, managing or coordinating all operational elements of Church history work across multiple areas and serving as the Church's subject matter expert on Church history issues pertaining to the areas he or she manages. The Multi-Area Manager works under the direction of a Global Support Manager based at the headquarters offices in Salt Lake City, Utah. He or she works closely with the member of the Area Presidency assigned to oversee Church history work in every area he or she supports. He or she also sit as peers with other managers on the area leadership council, the area communication committee, and in other meetings, working closely with these leaders to ensure Church history work is aligned with and contributing to area and department priorities.
45% Develop the Church's collection of historically significant records for approximately 10-15% of the world. This is done by developing and directing a volunteer workforce, based in several countries, providing regular and consistent direction, developing and providing training, and giving feedback and encouragement, both remotely and in-person. Collection development work is accomplished by identifying the significant people, places, events, and developments in each country regarding the Church's history, assessing what has already been collected, factoring in current and future needs, and implementing collecting projects that utilize available resources and opportunities. Plans are developed with input from colleagues in the Church History Department, area leadership, and product-producing staff from areas and headquarter departments.
30% Provide information and support to Area Presidencies and Area staff (I.e. director for temporal affairs, controller, public affairs director, and family history manager), contributing to area initiatives, developing plans and budgets, managing and coordinating Church history work, reporting results, and preforming historical research. Provide similar support to Area Seventy as needed. Serve as the Church's subject matter expert for the areas he or she manages. Actively participate in area committees and meetings, consulting area office personnel and headquarter producing departments regarding their efforts to share Church history through websites, publications, exhibits, historic markers, anniversary events. Facilitate access to Church history records in support of area sharing efforts.
25% Actively engage with Church History department leadership and staff in Salt Lake City regarding operational and strategic issues. Broker and facilitate department support for area Church History operations, including work at records preservation centers, Area Church history centers, and Area efforts to share Church history.
- Master's degree in business management, history, archival studies, anthropology, or other related fields.
- 8-10 years of professional experience managing people and working cross-functionally with demonstrated abilities to teach, motivate, and mentor a volunteer workforce. Transnational experience desired.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative situations, resolve difficult issues in a professional manner, perceive and analyze situations accurately, and meet objectives under strict deadlines.
- Proven high level interpersonal skills with the ability to engage appropriately with senior level ecclesiastical and professional leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence strategy and to formulate and implement plans that align to strategy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Church history related to assigned region and broad understanding of general Church history, including proven research skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English (other language skills required, per area).
- Ability to travel internationally 2-4 times per year.