British Isles,Research Consultant, FamilySearch Library, ON-SITE, full-time
British Isles,Research Consultant, FamilySearch Library, ON-SITE, full-time
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Job Description
The mission of this position is to help Church members fulfill their divinely appointed responsibility to discover their families through family history methods submit their names to the temple for saving ordinances and to help bring souls unto CHRIST.
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 the British Isles/former empire (England Ireland Scotland Wales Australia New Zealand British Caribbean British India and British South Africa).
We need self-driven creative thinkers who can:
- Offer friendly timely and accurate service to the public.
- Provide quality research advice for the countries which are covered by the International Reference Area at the FamilySearch Library.
Responsibilities
- Required attitudes or talents:
- Strong desire to help guests get the right answers.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge.
- Must enjoy working with others in teams.
- Willing to take charge of special assignments.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to lead and mentor others.
Qualifications
BA degree in family/local history languages archival sciences or related field & 4 to 7 years full-time professional experience in a library or genealogical research experience or a certified genealogist credential plus at least 8 years of experience.
The ability to decipher and read genealogical records in Secretary Hand and Latin.
- Familiar with research methodologies for British Isles/former empire countries and regions.
- Bachelors Degree in Family History (or related field) or equivalent work experience with specialization in British Isles/former empire countries (England Ireland Scotland Wales Australia New Zealand British Caribbean British India and British South Africa).
- High computer skills especially with internet searching. Competence with Microsoft Office products (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of FamilySearch products (; Wiki; Family Tree Catalog etc.)
- Advanced genealogical research skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
Not required but helpful:
- A CG or AG credential in a British Isles country or equivalent experience in genealogy history or a related field. Those candidates without a credential if hired must be willing to obtain one.
- Ability to decipher and translate handwritten genealogical records in Secretary Hand and Latin.
- Research experience in other areas or ethnic groups around the world including countries in the former British Empire or other areas are helpful.
Additional information:
- 40 hours per week on-site including some Saturdays evenings and holidays.
- When contacted for an interview appointment you may be asked to furnish examples of:
- Your genealogical writing and your research and documentation skills.
- For the interview you may be asked to demonstrate:
- Your customer service skills.
- Your technology and presentation skills.
- Your document identification deciphering and translation skills.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
