FamilySearch Multi-Area Manager, US & Canada

Job DescriptionThe multi-area manager takes holistic responsibility for the FamilySearch experience within the United States and Canada as they lead a team of managers dedicated to supporting Area Leadership. He or she seeks to understand the needs, unique family history challenges, and opportunities of seven ecclesiastical areas. In responding to those needs, he or she trains and mentors a team of area managers, each of whom is responsible for a subset of the area, ensuring that they effectively support corresponding Area Presidencies, Area Seventies, and area temple and family history advisers in implementing family history initiatives.The multi-area manager also takes responsibility for two related efforts. First, he or she directs an engagement manager, who leads a team seeking to increase user engagement through targeted campaigns and events. Second, he or she oversees efforts related to FamilySearch centers, including a US and Canada-specific team as well as a team that establishes global standards for FamilySearch centers.In all he or she does, the multi-area manager strategically supports the Family History Department’s key priority, which is to increase the supply of ordinance-ready names so that members of the Church can unite their families for eternity through sacred ordinances that bind them and their ancestors to the Savior.This is a full-time position located in Salt Lake City, UT, with the option to work remotely once per week. Occasional travel required.ResponsibilitiesAssess the temple and family history experience of Church members within the United States and Canada, and develop strategic priorities to increase the supply of ordinance-ready names. Lead area managers as they support Area Presidencies and Seventies in all family history-related items. Oversee various outreach and engagement initiatives, including high-profile events.Direct efforts to support FamilySearch centers, including those of the global Center Solutions team.Direct efforts to improve the FamilySearch experience for minority populations. Direct efforts to secure access to genealogical content enabling members to build their family trees. Cultivate relationships with key leaders, organizations, industry friends, and content custodians. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in related fieldVerbal and written communication13 or more years of relevant work experiencePeople managementEvent planning and promotionMetric interpretation and representationSales and contract negotiationProject managementRelationship managementFamily history knowledge and expertiseStrategic planningAbout UsChurch employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.