German-Speaking Genealogy Research Associate

Ancestry; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry seeks an early-career genealogist with advanced or fluent German to conduct research across German-speaking regions and General US. You will prepare client-facing reports under supervision, building research trees and citations while working with a research manager to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable writers, and adept at remote or hybrid collaboration.

Qualifications

• German language proficiency required and advanced/ fluent level.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical evaluation.
• Excellent writing and client communication skills.

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

Strong writing

Job description

Ancestry seeks an early-career genealogist with advanced or fluent German to conduct research across German-speaking regions and General US. You will prepare client-facing reports under supervision, building research trees and citations while working with a research manager to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable writers, and adept at remote or hybrid collaboration.