MTC Korean Interpreter (Part-time)

About the Role

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." Interpreters are support, entry-level, individual contributors who provide interpretation for non-English speaking missionaries at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah. They may also provide translation services for assigned projects and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Reports to a supervisor or trainer level in the training department.
• Interprets for up to 25+ different meetings that missionaries experience throughout their stay at the MTC.
• Translates for assigned projects as determined by the manager.
• Participates in team training meetings.
• Supports an effort to build and maintain an environment of increased harmony, trust, and goodwill within the department and the MTC.
• Performs other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Interpretation Coordinator, which may include temporary duties at the MTC (e.g., assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar).

Requirements

• 1 year of experience speaking a second language.
• Native or near-native command of English and a second language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and social context.
• Well-developed interpretation skills.
• High level of understanding of gospel terminology and usage, including "Preach My Gospel."
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as sitting for long periods and using monitors/equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an interpreter or translator.
• Well-developed translation skills.

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. 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. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.