Church History Area Manager

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Brampton; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization is seeking an Area Manager to assist in overseeing the collection and preservation of Church history records. The role includes developing significant records, supporting Area staff, and engaging with leadership on strategic issues. Candidates must have a Master's degree and extensive experience in management. This position is remote, allowing for international travel 2-4 times per year.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience managing people in collaborative settings.
• Ability to travel internationally 2-4 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Church's collection of historically significant records.
• Provide information and support to Area Presidency and staff.
• Engage with Church History department leadership regarding operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Communication in English

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

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 Area Manager works under the direction of a Global Support Group 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 the area he or she supports. He or she also sits 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. Location: Canada (Remoto).

Responsibilities

• 45% Develop the Church's collection of historically significant records for the Canada Area. This is done by developing and directing a volunteer workforce, 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 area and headquarter departments.
• 30% Provide information and support to Area Presidency 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 performing historical research. Provide similar support to Area Seventy as needed. Serve as the Church's subject matter expert for the area 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional notes : This job posting may close at any time without prior notice. For more information about Church Employment benefits, visit the official Church Careers site.

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