Mgr, In-Field Missionary Learning and Development
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Employee Relations, Talent Manager, HR Manager
Mgr, In-Field Missionary Learning and Development
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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job DescriptionThis position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Aton Buckingham, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.'
The Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development is responsible for the learning and development of infield missionaries in a geographic area of the world, working in close coordination with the Sr. Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development (MLD). This includes leadership, oversight, and support of initiatives and objectives coming from the Missionary Department and Area Presidencies;ാങ implementing methods for overall improvement of missionary effectiveness;
entrusted with confidential and sensitive issues from Missionary Department leadership, and implementing directions from the Missionary Executive Council (MEC). This is a people manager role.
Employment in this position is at‑will and initially fixed‑term for up to two years, with the possibility of extending up to five years and potentially becoming permanent.
ResponsibilitiesManage the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce). (50%)
- Responsible, in partnership with HR, to hire or fire employees and recommend advancement, promotion or any other change of status of employees within their reporting line.
- Execute guidelines and policies for supervisor, teacher, and specialist selection.
- Conduct and oversee employee pre‑service and in‑service training.
- Conduct observations and analyze reports to determine effectiveness and direction.
- Counsel with Sr. Manager of Infield MLD in decisions regarding disciplinary actions on elevated issues.
- Execute yearly training plan, as set forth by the Sr. Manager of Infield MLD.
Training Programs (25%)
- Provide oversight, direction and support to the infield learning and development experience.
- Ensure full and accurate implementation and connection of the approved MTC curriculum to the infield experience.
- Provide direct training to teachers, and administrative staff on a regular basis.
- Assist Sr. Manager of Infield MLD in carrying out assignments at the direction of the Missionary Department.
- Ensure a high‑fidelity implementation of Missionary Department strategy, including new missionary learning and development experience, operational processes, metrics, technical training, scheduling, quality, and support issues.
- Work closely with both CRD and Curriculum personnel to datablink applicability, relevance, and effectiveness of the infield experience, under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Infield MLD.
- Continuously review current methodologies and explore new techniques and methods for better training through literature and membership in professional organizations.
- Communicate and coordinate regularly with Director of Infield MLD regarding progress of missionaries.
Operational Support (15%)
- Provide 24/7 support/direction to staff located across multiple MTCs around the world.
- Apprise Sr. Manager of Infield MLD regarding infield learning and development needs in missions.
- Ensure all operations follow Church policy and meet Missionary Department standards.
- Resolve administrative and tactical concerns under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Infield Training.
ESOME분 । Seminars, Tutoring and Travel (5%)
- Conduct training in annual and/or interim mission leader seminars as assigned.
- Participate in pre‑service training for new mission leaders as assigned.
- Periodically participate in observations and training of infield mentors and coaches via teleconference in Mexico, Brazil, England, Philippines, Peru, Colombia, New Zealand and Ghana MTCs.
- Observe and train teachers and supervisors to ensure full and effective implementation of infield learning and development.
Manage Budget (5%)
- Serve as the budget steward for the annual infield…
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