Tongan Language Evaluator — Entry Level

Church of Jesus Christ; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Church employees in Provo, UT assess missionaries and teacher applicants’ language abilities to support placement and employment eligibility. Evaluations are aligned with ACTFL guidelines and reported to the Language Evaluation Supervisor to inform placement decisions.

The role involves regular trainings to improve intra- and inter-rater reliability, handling sensitive information, and potential secretarial tasks within the Training Department. This is a part-time position based in Provo.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in speaking a second language.
• Advanced High or Superior language proficiency level in target language (if not native, provide evidence such as OPI).
• 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 to improve intra-rater reliability, evaluation skills and accuracy.
• Participates in regular group trainings 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

Independence

Public relations

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Church employees in Provo, UT assess missionaries and teacher applicants’ language abilities to support placement and employment eligibility. Evaluations are aligned with ACTFL guidelines and reported to the Language Evaluation Supervisor to inform placement decisions.

The role involves regular trainings to improve intra- and inter-rater reliability, handling sensitive information, and potential secretarial tasks within the Training Department. This is a part-time position based in Provo.