MTC Event Assistant - Interpretation (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.”

The Interpretation Specialist is an entry-level individual contributor who supports the logistical and administrative needs of interpretation services. Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, this employee coordinates interpretation support for events, prepares and maintains equipment, assists with staff assignments and training, and supports daily office operations. The specialist works with interpreters, service missionaries, Media and Engineering personnel, and other MTC staff to ensure interpretation needs are met.

Responsibilities

Reports to a supervisor or manager in the Training Department.

Assists the supervisor or manager in the following:

Interpretation Event Support

• Assists with General Authority devotionals, intake meetings and other major events, including verifying language requirements, booth assignments and equipment.
• Communicates with Media and Engineering personnel, interpreters, and supervisors to gather and organize the details needed to support interpretation shifts and events.
• Prepares and maintains interpretation equipment and coordinates setup and takedown.
• Assists in coordinating schedules and assignments for part-time employees and service missionaries supporting interpretation events.
• Assists in coordinating and providing ongoing training for employees and service missionaries assigned to interpretation event support.
• Serves as a professional liaison for interpretation-related needs and requests from ecclesiastical leaders during events.
• Communicates interpretation service updates to missionaries and interpreters.
• Helps resolve scheduling, equipment, and other logistical issues that arise during interpretation events.
• Maintains an organized and professional environment at interpretation booths and equipment stations.

Administrative Support

• Coordinates applicant interviews and supports the hiring process.
• Maintains and updates interpretation schedules, language lists, contact information, and other operational records.
• Schedules and supports employee onboarding.
• Organizes reports, projections, and statistical data to help forecast staffing and interpretation service needs.
• Coordinates missionaries’ interpretation needs with scheduling, training, medical/clinical, travel, and other relevant staff.
• Responds to phone calls and emails related to interpretation services and area operations.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

May be asked to take on additional responsibilities, including:

• Provides work direction to employees, service missionaries, and volunteers under the guidance of the supervisor or manager.
• Provides day-to-day operational direction for assigned events under the supervisor’s or manager’s guidance. Refers personnel, performance, disciplinary, and other sensitive matters to the supervisor or manager.
• Assists in coordinating employee substitutions and identifying recurring attendance or scheduling concerns for supervisor review.
• Generates interpreter performance reports in coordination with the supervisor.
• Represents the supervisor in meetings as assigned.

May perform MTC Interpreter responsibilities, as qualified and as hours allow.

May receive other temporary assignments at the MTC, such as assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar.

May be required to work designated days and shifts to support scheduled interpretation events.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year of part-time work experience.
• Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and time-sensitive requests.
• Ability to move throughout meeting spaces and the MTC campus.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, and bend as needed to prepare equipment and support interpretation events.

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, physical requirements may include sitting for extended periods and using monitors and equipment.

Preferred:

• Two years of college education and two years of part-time work experience.
• Experience coordinating interpretation services, event logistics, or administrative operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with InDesign is helpful.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience as an MTC employee.