In-Field Mentor, Trainer

About the Role

As an In-Field Mentor Trainer, you will support the professional growth and development of missionaries and their mentors within the Church. Reporting to management, you will ensure missionary learning objectives are achieved through regular training, performance observation, and coaching. This role is essential for maintaining an effective learning environment, ensuring that mentors are prepared to guide missionaries while strictly following organizational policies and curricula. You will act as a critical link between high-level learning strategies and their practical application in the field, providing consistent one-on-one guidance and collaborating with management to address performance improvements and missionary well-being.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, previous service as a full-time missionary, and at least six months of experience as an MTC trainer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required, along with a solid understanding of MTC training principles and the Preach My Gospel curriculum.
• Applicants should possess exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to provide peer-to-peer coaching.
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to train virtually via video calls are essential, as is the ability to handle pressure, maintain confidentiality, and work with a self-motivated, encouraging attitude.
• While not mandatory, experience in teaching, tutoring, or training, along with fluency in a second language or completed university studies, are highly preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• The In-Field Mentor Trainer is responsible for the ongoing training, evaluation, and professional development of mentors and missionaries.
• Primary duties include providing individual coaching, conducting weekly meetings, and facilitating improvement opportunities for mentors.
• The trainer will demonstrate, observe, and evaluate performance, ensuring that mentors understand and faithfully implement approved in-field curriculum and updates.
• They are tasked with advocating for missionary well-being and creating an ideal learning environment through consistent guidance.
• Beyond instructional duties, the trainer acts in a supervisory capacity, partnering with HR on hiring, performance management, and disciplinary recommendations.
• They are responsible for reporting missionary progress and mentor performance to management, coordinating training resources, and recommending mentor dismissal or merit increases when appropriate.
• Additionally, the role includes filling in for mentors as needed, assisting with area training meetings, and performing temporary duties at the Missionary Training Center as required.

Benefits & Perks

• The role offers a remote work arrangement and includes various benefits associated with Church employment, which are designed to support family care and long-term security.