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FamilySearch Asia or Oceania Research Consultant
Salt Lake City, UT, United States (No Local)
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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Required attitudes or talents:
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.
FamilySearch Asia or Oceania Research Consultant
Salt Lake City, UT, United States (No Local)
Be the First to Apply
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Required attitudes or talents:
- Strong desire to help guests find accurate answers.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Eager to learn, apply new knowledge, and follow through with a strong work ethic.
- Enjoys teamwork and can lead or mentor others when needed.
- Takes ownership of special assignments.
- Effective problem-solver.
- 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 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.
- 40 hours per week, on-site, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- As part of the interview process you will be asked to provide examples of your genealogical writing and research/documentation skills.
- Interview will include demonstrations of customer service; technology/presentation; and document identification/deciphering/translation.
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.
- Job Identification 374583
- Job Category LR - Library, Research & Preservation
- Posting Date 04/24/2026, 10:54 PM
- Locations 35 N West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (No Local)
- Apply Before 05/02/2026, 05:55 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Regular or Temporary Regular
- Worker Type Employee
- Number of Openings 1
- Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
- Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.