Interpreter - French; Part-time

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.

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 that provide interpretation for non-English speaking missionaries at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah.

Also may provide translation services for assigned projects and curriculum.

Reports to supervisor or trainer level in the training department.

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

Required:

• 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”.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to sit for long periods of time and use monitors/equipment.

Preferred:

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

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.