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An Area Family History Manager takes holistic responsibility for the FamilySearch experience within a given geographic area (in this case, Canada). First and foremost, he or she serves as a trusted guide, resource, and problem solver to the Area Presidency and Seventies for all things family history. Under their direction, and in concert with multi-stake temple and family history coordinating councils, he or she mobilizes FamilySearch’s resources to support area members in their efforts to perform temple ordinances on behalf of their deceased ancestors.

With that goal in mind, the Area Family History Manager seeks to understand the area’s unique family history challenges and opportunities. In responding to those needs, he or she coordinates with a team of Regional Managers, each of whom covers a subset of the larger area; he or she also collaborates across various teams and departments to support family history initiatives in the area. In essence, the Area Family History Manager serves as a liaison between FamilySearch headquarters and the area in question, effectively deploying resources and personnel to nourish temples with names so that families can be united for eternity.

This is a full-time position located in Calgary, Alberta, with the option to work remotely once per week. Occasional travel required.

• Support the Area Presidency and Seventies in all family history-related items.

• Represent FamilySearch on multi-stake temple and family history coordinating councils.

• Assess the temple and family history experience of members in the area, as well as the area’s unique challenges and opportunities.

• Develop and implement initiatives enabling members to perform proxy temple ordinances on behalf of their deceased ancestors.

• Coordinate with Regional Managers, resolving any escalated issues.

• Collaborate with Strategic Accounts, FamilySearch Centers, and Affiliate Libraries.

• Respond to requests for events and resources, working with the Church Communication Department to furnish assets.

• Direct efforts to improve the FamilySearch experience for minority populations.

• Direct efforts to secure access to genealogical content enabling members to build their family trees.

• Take on additional special assignments as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field;

• 8 years relevant work experience/post graduate studies or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proved experience in relationship management

• Experience in strategic planning

• Successful people management skills

• Experience in project and operations management

• Experience in sales and contract negotiation

• Exceptional time management, networking, Metric interpretation skills

• Experience with FamilySearch products, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Copilot

• English fluency required, French fluency preferred