Language Evaluation Supervisor - Provo MTC - Part Time

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.

Interpreter Trainers are lead support level individual contributors, responsible for ensuring that in-residence missionaries receive effective interpretation by leading interpreters, conducting individual and group trainings, and facilitating ongoing improvement and coaching of interpreter performance.

It is expected that a Interpreter Trainers will assist in overseeing the work of 10-15 interpreters.

Reports to manager level in Training Department

1. Trains and provides ongoing evaluation and development of interpreters (75%)

• Provides individual coaching and continuing in-service training of interpreters through leading weekly meetings
• Provides interpreters with materials and policy information.
• Observes and evaluates interpreters.
• Facilitates opportunities for interpreter improvement according to needs.
• Assists the Manager of Training in training new interpreters prior to interpretation experience.
• Ensures interpreters understand and effectively interpreter MTC meetings.
• Leads in establishing updates or new MTC interpretation guidelines.
• Fills in as an interpreter when needed.

2. Leads in advocating for interpretation effectiveness (10%)

• Evaluates missionary experience (those receiving interpretation).
• Leads interpreters in providing for the individual needs of missionaries.
• Leads interpreters in creating an ideal learning environment.

3. Administrative Functions (5%)

• Handles day-to-day supervisory matters, conferring with Manager of Training regarding disciplinary issues.
• Provides timely recommendations for interpreter merit increases.
• Coordinates with other interpreters regarding common employees / meetings.

4. Assists the Manager of Training (10%)

• Reports interpreter performance to the Manager of Training.
• Assists in interviewing, evaluating candidates’ interpretation and language capacities, and making hiring decisions.
• Assists in area training meetings.
• Assists in coordinating training resources.
• Recommendations for interpreter dismissal

5. May be asked to assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries, interpreters, and teacher applicants in the target language.

6. May take on MTC interpretation responsibilities to as needs arise

7. May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Required :

• 6 months experience as an MTC interpreter
• 1 year of experience speaking a second language
• Must be fluent in a non-native language (except for English or ESL area assignment).
• Demonstrates knowledge of interpretation strategies and methodologies
• Must have a solid understanding of MTC training principles, demonstrate problem-solving and organizational abilities, and have exceptional interpreting competence.
• Must communicate effectively
• Demonstrates the ability to handle pressure well.
• Must have technology skills to adequately function in the MTC environment.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates encouraging attitude, proactivity and self-motivation
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors / equipment.

Preferred :

• 1 year of experience with teaching, training, or tutoring in any capacity
• 1 year of experience with interpreting
• Experience having served as a missionary
30+ days ago