About this role
This role supports the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by coordinating, administering, and managing the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF) program across a designated area. This role empowers individuals to become temporally and spiritually self-reliant by facilitating access to educational and vocational opportunities. The specialist works closely with priesthood leaders, the Welfare & Self-Reliance Department, area teams, and educational institutions to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with Church objectives. This is an individual contributor role doing career-level, professional work.
Required:
- 8 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
- Strong understanding of Church doctrines related to self-reliance and welfare.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and local languages.
- Availability and ability to travel within the area and to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Preferred:
- Master's degree.