Pacific Area: In-Field Mentor Trainer

Position Overview

This vital role supports the mission of inviting others to embrace the restored gospel through faith and key religious ordinances. In-Field Mentor Trainers are senior individual contributors tasked with ensuring missionaries receive comprehensive and effective training by leading and coaching teachers, conducting both group and one-on-one training sessions, and promoting continual development of teaching quality. They typically oversee the work of 10 to 15 teachers.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Training Department Manager.
• Conduct training and ongoing assessment and growth of teachers and missionaries.
• Provide individual coaching and facilitate weekly in-service training meetings for teachers.
• Supply teachers with relevant training materials and policy updates.
• Observe and appraise the performance of missionaries and teachers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide targeted support.
• Support the Manager of Training in preparing new teachers before classroom instruction.
• Ensure teachers effectively deliver the official Missionary Training Center (MTC) curriculum.
• Contribute to development and updates of the MTC curriculum.
• Substitute as classroom teachers when required.
• Advocate for the overall well-being of missionaries.
• Evaluate missionary experiences and performances.
• Lead teachers to tailor support according to individual missionary needs and foster a positive learning environment.
• Manage daily supervisory tasks and collaborate with the Manager on disciplinary matters.
• Recommend merit increases, coordinate with other lead teachers, and assist in hiring interviews and assessments.
• Report progress on missionary and teacher performance to management.
• Facilitate area training meetings and coordinate training resources.
• Assist with other temporary duties such as Mission Leadership Seminars and language proficiency assessments.

Required Qualifications

• At least six months of experience as an MTC teacher or In-Field Mentor.
• Returned missionary status within the last three years.
• Fluency in a non-native language (excluding English or ESL assignments).
• Strong knowledge of MTC language learning methods and training principles.
• Problem-solving, organizational skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Capacity to perform well under pressure and proficient use of technology relevant to the MTC environment.
• Superior interpersonal and leadership skills alongside a thorough understanding of the “Preach My Gospel” curriculum.
• A proactive, encouraging attitude and self-motivation.
• Physical capability to sit for extended periods and use required equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of prior experience in teaching, training, or tutoring.

About the Organization

Employees are driven by the opportunity to use their unique talents to further the work of the Church. From IT professionals to facilities managers, all contribute to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Only temple-recommend-worthy Church members may apply. The Church is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.