Military Relations Manager

The Military Relations Manager supports members of the military, veterans, and their families in living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inviting others to come unto Christ, caring for those in need, and uniting families for eternity. The manager works with military relations missionary couples, chaplains, military group leaders, mission presidents, and stake presidents to coordinate military ministry, services, and products.

Senior military experience

Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience or a master's degree with six years of experience and/or equivalent education and experience.

Requires the ability to change the thinking or gain acceptance in sensitive situations.

Advanced knowledge of product and technology services for supporting missionaries and military members

Previous management experience or supervisory experience either directly managing employees or in a project management role; experience with volunteers preferred

Interpersonal Skills:

Create a culture of Christ-like leadership, collaboration, and excellence within the military relations team

Advanced communication skills to convey complex information and develop strong relationships

Effective interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Other language skills preferred

• Service as the primary point of contact for all military-related issues for the Church

• Overseeing military relations missionary couples for retention and activation of individuals and families serving in the military

• Coordinating with mission presidents and stake presidents in military locations for sacrament authorization

• Military relation missionary recruitment, training, and communications

• Leading and managing the work of service missionaries supporting military relations

• Training and seminar presentations

• Resource management and support for military members/families

• Planning and executing meetings for the Military Advisory Committee

• Fostering collaborative relationships with local, state, federal, and international organizations, agencies, and officials relevant to supporting members of the Church who are veterans or actively serving in the military, and their families

• Researching, planning, implementing, and reporting on military relations products and services

• Developing policies, guidelines, and operating procedures for specific and general audiences

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.