American Samoa: Infield Mentor (12-month Fixed-Term)

The Missionary Department is seeking to appoint MTC Infield Mentor Teachers. This is a 12-month fixed-term position, working 20 hours per week, and will be working remotely in American Samoa. This position reports to the Manager of In-Field Preach My Gospel Training.

The part-time position helps mentor infield missionaries in the learning and development process over a 12-week period. Mentoring may include language-learning skills, gospel doctrine instruction, and missionary skill development, following an approved curriculum. Employees will also be directly involved in supporting Missionary Department led pilots and initiatives and assisting with other projects. 

• Provide instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries on the following topics: the doctrine of Christ and the missionary purpose, teaching by the Spirit and inviting, finding locally, and using technology, uniting with members, setting goals, and making plans, and turning to the Lord to develop resilience. Topics to be adjusted, only as directed by department leadership.

• Work in the following training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards.

• Assist Infield Area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, as requested.

• Implement direction and training from the Infield Training Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Director of Infield Training. 

• Report on needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.

• Applicants must be returned missionaries home no longer than 3 years.

• To take mentoring sessions from a laptop or desktop computer 

• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills 

• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel

• Must be self-motivated and able to work well with people

• Must be willing to receive and implement feedback

• Must be able to work 20 hours per week

• MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience preferred

• Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc. preferred

• An environment free of distractions

• A stable internet connection

• Use their personal phone and phone number to reach out to missionaries 2-3 times a week

• Use their personal Facebook or WhatsApp account to coordinate Group Meetings with missionaries.

For queries, please contact the Pacific Area Talent Acquisition Team

[email protected]