German Research Associate — Genealogy (Entry-Level)

Ancestry; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry is seeking an early career associate genealogist who already speaks, reads, and writes advanced or fluent German. You will conduct research for projects in German-speaking regions and General US under the supervision of a research manager.

Success requires disciplined, flexible, and detail-oriented work, with strong technology skills, growth mindset, and the ability to produce client-ready reports. Remote or officeSettings apply, with location flexibility and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluent or advanced German speaker (reading, writing, speaking).
• Early career genealogist eager to specialize in Germanic and US research.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical evaluation skills.
• Skilled writer of client updates and research documentation.
• Effective time/project manager able to work independently.
• Communicative and collaborative in remote or office settings, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Research Managers to complete tasks and support client goals.
• Conduct genealogical research in German-speaking and General US regions using proper methods.
• Utilize advanced German skills for research and client communications.
• Create and maintain research trees, journals, and accurate citations.
• Write clear, client-facing research reports with minimal supervision.
• Manage tasks to meet deadlines, billable hour goals, and provide timely updates.

Skills

German language proficiency

Detail-oriented

Time management

Written communication

Independent work

Collaborative

Job description

Ancestry is seeking an early career associate genealogist who already speaks, reads, and writes advanced or fluent German. You will conduct research for projects in German-speaking regions and General US under the supervision of a research manager.

Success requires disciplined, flexible, and detail-oriented work, with strong technology skills, growth mindset, and the ability to produce client-ready reports. Remote or officeSettings apply, with location flexibility and supportive benefits.