Tech Missionary Opportunities

2012-10-11T21:46:58Z

Jschuchert: /* Current Church Service missionary opportunities */

Tech Missionary Opportunities

2012-10-11T21:45:24Z

Jschuchert: /* Current Church Service missionary opportunities */

Tech Missionary Opportunities

2012-10-11T21:44:23Z

Jschuchert: /* Current Church Service missionary opportunities */

2012-06-08T02:06:18Z

Jschuchert:

If you are interested in the latest Church-service missions, Please go to http://servicemission.ldschurch.org

== Current CSM as of June 7, 2012 ==

:* Manage LDS Tech Community Volunteers:

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10016 # 10016 in the Salt Lake City Area]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9998 # 9998 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:* Web Developer:

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9996 # 9996 in the Salt Lake City Area]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9996 # 9997 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:* Development and Infrastructure Engineering:

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9836 # 9836 in various areas, Utah South Provo Area preferred]

:* QA Automation Engineer (SME approved):

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9835 # 9835 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:* Treasury Application Tester:

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9914 # 9914 in the Salt Lake City Area]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9955 # 9955 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:* Website Content Publisher

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9957 # 9957 for the Salt Lake City Area]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9958 # 9958 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:* Data Analysis Technician

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9910 #9910 Salt Lake City Area under opp.]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9911 #9911 Utah South Provo Area.]

:* Project Manager

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9912 #9912 in the Salt Lake City Area and under]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9913 #9913 in the Utah South Provo Area.]

:* QA Analyst

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9912 #10057 in the Salt Lake City Area and under]

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9913 #10067 in the Utah South Provo Area.]

:As we work to manage the numerous inquiries for LDSTech Church Service Missions, we have found more interest than we have current opportunities for. This has been a pleasant surprise. More opportunities are being created on a regular basis. We will continue to do our best to match current opportunities with those who have matching skills and availability. Please be patient with us as we work through this very encouraging situation.

:Most importantly, if you feel prompted to serve, don’t wait for us -– reach out and remind us of your desire to serve. When you do, please include a brief description of your availability and technical experience and skills. Many opportunities require service to be done at the Riverton, UT office building. If you have strong interest in one of the following opportunities, please let one of us know.

:* Testers
:* Software Developers
:* Interaction Designers
:* Writers
:* Project Managers
:* Business Analysts

:If you are not able to serve at the Riverton Office Building, but are still interested in an LDSTech Church Service Mission, please be patient with us as we try to find more opportunities to serve from home. These opportunities will grow over time and we are excited about the growth. At this time, an LDSTech mission requires the ability to speak English. We apologize to anyone that this disqualifies.

:Thank you for your interest and willingness to serve! Please contact us with any questions/concerns.

:Sincerely,

:Brittney Hartshorn
:HR Coordinator, ICS
:801.240.9347

:Chad Fullmer
:Tech Project Manager, ICS
:801.822.2274

:David Sierakowski
:Zone Leader, LDSTech

==About LDSTech missions==

If you desire to serve a Church-service mission, you can become a missionary for LDSTech. LDSTech missions are ideal for worthy people who work or have worked in the IT industry. You may be a young or young-at-heart tech expert who is worthy to serve a proselyting mission, but can not. You could also be retired or on a leave of absence and looking for an opportunity to serve a mission. This could be a welcome place to serve.

== Locations==
Candidates for each role can work remotely or on site in the [[Riverton Office Building]], depending on proximity. Senior couple missionaries are especially welcome, even if their technical skills vary. Time commitments can be 6, 12, or 18 months.

==Application process==

If you desire to serve an LDSTech mission with ICS, please contact [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org] to get more information. If you prove to be a good fit for one of these positions, you will then complete the Church-service missionary application process. This process is described on the [http://www.lds.org/service/missionary-service/church-service-missionaries?lang=eng Church-Service Missionaries page on LDS.org].

# First, you complete the [http://www.lds.org/service/missionary-service/church-service-missionaries/form?lang=eng Recommendation Form for Church-service Missionaries].
# Upon receiving the completed recommendation forms, the bishop certifies your worthiness and concurs with the selected choice for service. He then signs the form and forwards it to the stake president.
# The stake president interviews you for worthiness, signs the recommendation form, and forwards it to the local Church-service missionary coordinator's office for review, for entry into the database, and for authorization to extend the call.
# The coordinator advises the stake president by letter when the processing is complete, and the stake president extends the call to the member. The stake president authorizes the bishop to set the new missionary apart.
# Church-service missionaries should then contact the operation where they will be serving. They are supervised and trained under the direction of the operation in which they serve. The stake president and bishop remain the ecclesiastical leaders for the member.

IMPORTANT: To submit your Church-service mission application you must both fax it to 801-240-1726 and e-mail the PDF to [mailto:csm-support@ldschurch.org csm-support@ldschurch.org]. Also remember to have your Stake President or Bishop keep a copy for you.

==Ongoing needs==

We have an ongoing need for some standard IT skills, such as QA testing, software development, interaction design, project management, technical writing, and report creation. Descriptions of each of these roles are below.

=== Testers ===
Testers are needed to work with LDSTech community project teams to test applications for bugs, defects, and other issues. Testers need to be thorough and creative as they check applications against requirements, functionality specifications, prototype designs, and other standards. Testers not only verify that intended steps in procedures work, but also that non-standard ways of using the application don’t break the system or cause errors. More advanced testers investigate the code to troubleshoot the source of issues. Testers may be assigned to multiple projects and lead other volunteers in organizing and coordinating testing efforts within the LDSTech community.

Skills: Familiarity with computers is essential. Programming skills aren’t necessary, but they can facilitate the setup of automated test scripts. Testers will work extensively with [[JIRA]], a bug tracking system that teams use to log bugs, defects, and other issues. Experience with Selenium will also be helpful.

=== Software developers ===
Developers are needed to work with LDSTech community project teams in developing software applications for the Church. Applications developed in the LDSTech community span a wide variety of purposes, including welfare, reporting, property management, and other uses. Developers often work in PHP, Java, Objective C, and C# to write code, and then upload this code to a Subversion repository. Project teams usually include a mix of Church employees and volunteers, working in an agile development methodology that involves meeting daily, releasing regularly, and playing flexible roles. Developers may help organize and coordinate development efforts with other developers in the LDSTech community.

Skills: Developers should be familiar with one or more of the following programming languages: PHP, Java, Objective C, and C#. Knowledge of other programming languages may be useful for certain software projects. Familiarity with Javascript, CSS, and HTML is also be helpful.

=== Interaction designers ===
Interaction designers are needed to work with LDSTech project teams to design usable interfaces for software applications. Interaction designers aim to simplify complex processes into intuitive steps, helping users achieve their goals with a minimal number of clicks. They work from requirements documents and stakeholder meetings to create wireframes, and then convert these wireframes to working HTML prototypes. Because interaction designers address the whole user experience, they are familiar with the demographics and characteristics of their users, and they do usability testing to confirm or enhance their designs.

Skills: Interaction designers should be skilled in one or more graphics tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fireworks. They should be comfortable working with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and using team tools such as JIRA and Subversion.

=== Project managers ===
Project managers are needed to manage software development projects within the LDSTech community. Project managers work with customers to define requirements, establish scope, and plan timelines. They understand the technology well enough to break project tasks down into levels that volunteers can complete in small increments of time. Project managers know the priorities and dependencies of each task as it plays out on the project’s critical path, and they use this knowledge as they distribute work to volunteers, keeping in mind that volunteers have a variety of skill levels, time commitments, and interests. To maintain team enthusiasm for the project, project managers continually motivate and inform team members through communication channels such as Google Groups, IRC, and Skype.

Skills: Previous project management experience is required. Ideally, a retired project manager with experience working in an IT department will be a good fit for this role. Familiarity with JIRA, a tool for tracking bugs and project requirements, and Mediawiki, the platform used for publishing project information, is also helpful.

===EIM report writers===
Enterprise Information Management (EIM) Business Intelligence report writers design, create, and support key reports for all employees of the Church. Report writers assess reporting needs of the department through investigation and analysis of non-technical users. They then create reporting solutions using either Business Objects Web Intelligence or Crystal Reports. Report writers forecast, analyze data and trends, and create reports that highlight areas in need of performance improvement. They analyze deficiencies in reporting database and make suggestions as necessary. They identify and resolve application or infrastructure problems and provide performance tuning services when applicable.

Skills: Expertise with SQL and data extraction methodologies, as well as proficiency with Business Objects Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports, is needed. A minimum of two years experience as a Business Analyst or Report Writer/Analyst is required. Applicants must be detail oriented, have expert presentation/interface skills, (demonstrated GUI design), and have the ability to quickly learn new tools and technology, as well as interact well with a team environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills are also required.

=== Other opportunities ===
If you have another IT skill and would still like to serve, there may be opportunities available as well.

==Questions==
For questions about Church-service missionary opportunities with LDSTech, contact [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org].

==Additional reading==
The following articles provide more information about LDSTech Church-service missions.
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/ldstech/1-miscellaneous/459-using-a-church-service-missionary-on-your-project Helping out projects as a Church service missionary]
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/component/content/article/1-miscellaneous/411-profile-of-a-technology-service-missionary Profile of a technology service missionary]
* [https://tech.lds.org/blog/480-new-church-service-missionary-opportunities-available Church-service missionary opportunities available]