The posting
Job Description
We are seeking a temporary part-time Chinese Content Creator for a four-month assignment to develop educational content and enhance the Tracing Your Chinese Roots experience on FamilySearch.org. The ideal candidate will have strong Chinese writing skills, a passion for genealogy, and the ability to transform complex research into engaging, user-friendly content.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with family history experts in Hong Kong to learn the processes, methodologies, resources, and networks used to identify ancestral villages and locate Chinese genealogical records (家譜/族譜) in Mainland China.
- Document and translate this knowledge into clear, accessible content and online experiences that empower users to discover and access their family records independently.
- Research Qiaopi (僑批) as a historical source of Chinese family information and create educational content that helps users understand its significance and genealogical value.
- Research additional topics related to Chinese genealogy and family history and develop informative, user-centered content experiences for FamilySearch.org.
Qualifications
- Excellent written Chinese communication skills.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging, and user-friendly content.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in content design, web content development, or user experience (UX) is strongly preferred.
- Interest in and familiarity with Chinese genealogy and family history research.
- Familiarity with FamilySearch.org and its resources.
- Proficient with basic productivity and computer applications.
About Us
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.



