Genealogy Research Manager & Mentor

Ancestry; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ancestry seeks a Research Manager to lead our Southern U.S. genealogical research efforts, coordinating client communications and guiding a team of researchers across archives and libraries.

You will set expectations, allocate work, and ensure projects stay on time and budget while delivering high-quality results. You will mentor researchers, manage project risks, and help drive research excellence across the team, contributing to our commitment to pay transparency and equity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management with stakeholders, risk, cost, scope and schedule.
• Proficient in Southern U.S. genealogical research and records.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects, including client communication, scope and budgets.
• Coordinate multiple researchers and contractors to meet timelines.
• Ensure high quality research output and mentor research team members.
• Direct and teach genealogists across varying levels of ability.

Skills

Project management

Southern U.S. research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Family History or related Humanities/Social Science

Job description

Ancestry seeks a Research Manager to lead our Southern U.S. genealogical research efforts, coordinating client communications and guiding a team of researchers across archives and libraries.

You will set expectations, allocate work, and ensure projects stay on time and budget while delivering high-quality results. You will mentor researchers, manage project risks, and help drive research excellence across the team, contributing to our commitment to pay transparency and equity.