In-Field Mentor Trainer

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.’ In-Field Mentor Trainers are lead support-individual contributors in the in-field missionary learning and development (MDL) program. Mentor trainers are responsible for ensuring that in-field missionaries receive effective mentoring by leading mentors, conducting individual and group trainings, and facilitating ongoing improvement and coaching of mentor performance. It is expected that a mentor trainer will assist in overseeing the work of 10-20 mentors.

• Reports to manager level in in-field missionary learning and development (MLD).
• Trains and provides ongoing evaluation and development of mentors and missionaries:
  • Provides individual coaching and continuing in-service training of mentors through leading weekly meetings and one-on-ones.
  • Provides mentors with materials and policy information.
  • Demonstrates, observes, and evaluates missionaries and mentors.
  • Facilitates opportunities for mentor improvement according to needs.
  • Assists the manager in-field missionary learning & development in training new mentors prior to mentoring experience.
  • Ensures mentors understand and effectively teach approved in-field MLD curriculum.
  • Ensures fidelity of implementation of updates or new curriculum.
  • Communicates issues and suggestions for improvement to management.
  • Regularly mentors missionary companionships and fills in for mentors when needed.
• Ensures continued growth, development, and understanding of in-field MLD practices and Preach My Gospel (PMG) curriculum.
• Leads in advocating for missionary well-being:
  • Evaluates missionary experience and performance.
  • Leads mentors in providing for the individual needs of missionaries.
  • Leads mentors in creating an ideal learning environment.
• Administrative Functions:
  • Supervise the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce), conferring with manager regarding disciplinary issues.
  • Provide suggestions and recommendations in partnership with HR, to hire employees and recommend advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of employees within their reporting line. �This includes performance management and recommendations for discipline and termination.
  • Provides timely recommendations for mentor merit increases and badges.
  • Coordinates with other mentor trainers.
• Assists the manager in-field missionary learning & development:
  • Reports missionary progress to the manager in-field missionary learning & development.
  • Reports mentor performance to the manager in-field missionary learning & development.
  • Assists in area training meetings.
  • Assists in coordinating training resources.
  • Recommendations for mentor dismissal.
  • May include other temporary assigned duties at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar).

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience as an MTC trainer
• Service as a full-time missionary.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) at a high proficiency in English.
• Must have a solid understanding of MTC training principles, demonstrate problem-solving and organizational abilities, and have exceptional training competence.
• Must be able to train virtually through video calls on a desktop or laptop.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must be able to coach and provide peer to peer feedback
• Demonstrates the ability to handle pressure well.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must have technology skills.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must have a solid understanding of Preach My Gospel
• Demonstrates encouraging attitude, proactivity and self-motivation
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.

Preferred:

• Experience with teaching, training, or tutoring in any capacity.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Completing university studies.