Language Proficiency Evaluator for Missionaries

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks a language evaluator to assess missionaries' target language abilities at the Missionary Training Center. You will report ratings to the Language Evaluation Supervisor and participate in both individual and group trainings to improve reliability and accuracy.

Qualified applicants will have at least one year of experience with a second language, advanced proficiency, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in speaking a second language.
• Advanced High or Superior language proficiency level in target language (if not native, must provide evidence of language proficiency, i.e. OPI certification)
• Able to work independently
• Confident working under minimal supervision
• Excellent with public relations and communication skills
• Able to prioritize and organize
• Required to keep sensitive information confidential and work in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Assess the language abilities of missionaries (pre-MTC and in-residence) and teacher applicants.
• Reports language-specific ratings to the Language Evaluation Supervisor through appropriate channels.
• Participates in regular individual trainings in order to improve intra-rater reliability, evaluation skills and accuracy.
• Participates in regular group trainings in order to improve interrater reliability and accuracy.
• Supports an effort to build and maintain an environment of increased harmony, trust, and good will within the department and the MTC.
• Performs secretarial and clerical tasks as needed
• May take on additional responsibilities as an Actor to role-play as a non-member interested in learning about The Church of Jesus Christ
• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Skills

Second language experience

Language proficiency

Independent work

Public relations & communication

Confidentiality & professionalism

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks a language evaluator to assess missionaries' target language abilities at the Missionary Training Center. You will report ratings to the Language Evaluation Supervisor and participate in both individual and group trainings to improve reliability and accuracy.

Qualified applicants will have at least one year of experience with a second language, advanced proficiency, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and