Specialist, Pre-field Leader Services - Missionary

The specialist of pre-field leader services coordinates the process of selecting, evaluating, backgrounding, interviewing, calling, and assigning new mission leaders (mission presidents, MTC presidents, and their companions). This position also helps to coordinate the logistical preparations of the new mission leaders, including the planning and carrying out of the annual mission leadership seminar. This position exists to serve Church leaders in their efforts to find the best mission leaders possible and to ensure they are prepared to serve.

The duties for this position include the following:

50% Works independently and collaboratively with a small team to support the complex process and systems for identifying potential mission leaders and providing the General Authorities with accurate and complete information on candidates being considered as mission presidents and MTC presidents. This includes:

• Working to identify strong and qualified candidates, tracking their progress, and shepherding them through the review, call, and assignment process.
• Creates, develops, and enhances the process for tracking mission leader information sheets, confidential data, confidential documents, memos, letters, and other types of written communication, and scanning and processing mission leader recommendations.

35% Coordinates the pre-field orientation and preparations for newly called mission presidents and companions.

• Enhances the mission leader onboarding experience by shepherding them through the process beginning from the time they are called to when they enter the mission field.

10% Develops and implements logistical processes for department events and seminars.

5% Represents the manager of pre-field leader services when needed and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business, or related field and five plus years of experience and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong competence and demonstrated ability in writing and editing.
• Sound understanding of Church organization, doctrines, and practices.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Advanced personal computer skills and demonstrated advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Preferred:

• Spanish, Portuguese or French language ability.
• Seasoned and experienced professional with leadership experience in Church or business settings.