Samoa: Infield Mentor

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Samoa: Infield Mentor
Samoa (Remoto)
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 Description
This 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 Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Teachers are an entry support level individual contributor that helps train missionaries in a variety of settings and topics. Training may include language skills, gospel doctrine/Preach My Gospel instruction, and missionary skill development. Teachers may train both junior and senior missionaries before they enter the MTC, while at the MTC and after leaving the MTC. They follow an approved curriculum and may be selected to participate in pilots and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Reports to trainer or supervisor level in Training department.
Provides instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries in the following training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards
Plans and prepares lessons following approved curriculum in coordination with a companion teacher (when applicable) to meet missionary’s needs
Directs missionaries in planning and accounting for their learning.
Implements direction and training from the Teacher Trainer/Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Senior Manager of Training.
Attends weekly training meetings and participate in co-teacher meetings
Assists area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, as requested.
Reports on needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.
Coaches missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons
May be asked to assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language.
May take on additional responsibilities as an Actor to role-play as a non-member interested in learning about The Church of Jesus Christ
May take on additional responsibilities as a Training Area Assistant, as hours allow
May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)
Qualifications
Required:
Must be a returned missionary
Fluency in specified second language (for language teaching positions)
Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training skills and abilities
Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel
Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills
Self-motivated and able to work well with people
Willing to receive and implement feedback
Understanding of effective language-learning strategies (for language teaching positions)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English and second language (for language teaching positions; non-verbal communication for ASL teachers)
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting or standing for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.
Preferred
MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience
Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc.
About Us
Church 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.
Job Identification 377969
Job Category TR - Training
Posting Date 09/11/2026, 01:06 PM
Locations Non-Employee (Samoa), Apia, WS (Remoto)
Apply Before 10/09/2026, 05:00 AM
Job Schedule Part time
Regular or Temporary Temporary
Worker Type Employee
Number of Openings 1
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