FamilySearch Multi-Area Manager, US & Canada

The multi-area manager takes holistic responsibility for the FamilySearch experience within the United States and Canada as they lead a team of managers dedicated to supporting Area Leadership. He or she seeks to understand the needs unique family history challenges and opportunities of seven ecclesiastical responding to those needs he or she trains and mentors a team of area managers each of whom is responsible for a subset of the area ensuring that they effectively support corresponding Area Presidencies Area Seventies and area temple and family history advisers in implementing family history initiatives.

The multi-area manager also takes responsibility for two related efforts. First he or she directs an engagement manager who leads a team seeking to increase user engagement through targeted campaigns and events. Second he or she oversees efforts related to FamilySearch centers including a US and Canada-specific team as well as a team that establishes global standards for FamilySearch centers.

In all he or she does the multi-area manager strategically supports the Family History Departments key priority which is to increase the supply of ordinance-ready names so that members of the Church can unite their families for eternity through sacred ordinances that bind them and their ancestors to the Savior.

This is a full-time position located in Salt Lake City UT with the option to work remotely once per week. Occasional travel required.

• Assess the temple and family history experience of Church members within the United States and Canada and develop strategic priorities to increase the supply of ordinance-ready names.

• Lead area managers as they support Area Presidencies and Seventies in all family history-related items.

• Oversee various outreach and engagement initiatives including high-profile events.
• Direct efforts to support FamilySearch centers including those of the global Center Solutions team.
• Direct efforts to improve the FamilySearch experience for minority populations.
• Direct efforts to secure access to genealogical content enabling members to build their family trees.

• Cultivate relationships with key leaders organizations industry friends and content custodians.