Why do you work? For prestige? For fun? For experience? For money? For scope of responsibility? For the people you work with? I have worked for all of those reasons. You wouldn't believe the feeling of working for a cause you believe in deep down in your soul!
If you're LDS and have a passion for technology then consider a job at the Church! We're looking for people who are passionate about Java, .net, middleware, networking, database, and technology in general.
You'll love the people you work with and relish the opportunity to work for a cause you love!
Check out our job site.
Don't forget the interaction designers. We need more great designers who can create beautiful interfaces for these technologies. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat point. How could I forget? If you're interested in what's going on with designers at the Church, check out http://northtemple.com!
ReplyDeleteWould the church sponsor people from other countries. I would seriously consider a job at the church but I would need a visa and as far as I know so far you need to have a sponsor to get a job in the US.
ReplyDeleteJoel,
ReplyDeleteAre you doing much with Web Services (e.g., SOAP)? As a newer technology, just wondering if it has made it on the church's radar.
Regards,
Ben
Is networking too saturated? Do you have to be multi-faceted "now a days" to be considered for employment in this type of field?
ReplyDeleteJoel,
ReplyDeleteWhat educational qualifications would you suggest for young men (priests/return missionaries considering a career in computer engineering/design) who would be entering the job force in 3-4 years? As this technology is continually changing, what needs do you see the Church IT having that these young men can prepare to meet?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Dana
Does the Church use Technical Writer in any capacity? I am currently unemployed in Southern California with a Masters in Technology Management and 20 years of Technical Writing experience. Let me know and I can forward my resume'. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a really interesting post. I worked for BYU and BYU Hawaii for about 5 years. BYU-Hawaii's mission is to spread peace internationally. I currently work at UNLV whose mission is to get strippers, bell boys, and valet an education. Or something like that. Working for a great mission is the thing I miss most about working for the church.
ReplyDeleteNow if you can just get some tech jobs outside Hawaii, Idaho and Utah.
Beware of one thing -- if you're hoping to get hired as a programmer, you need to know your Java (or the current technology for whatever position). Like many employers, the LDS Church focuses not on innate abilities, but rather on specific knowledge. My personal experience was that having a track record of innovation and a solid technical reputation didn't really mean much. I hope the Church is still able to hire good designers in spite of that, because good design is sorely needed.
ReplyDeletePops, let me set the record straight on that. I'd be interested to know when you applied. We have hired a new Director of Development. He is very focused on innate abilities and not on past experience. We formerly asked very focused Java questions, but my preference and David's preference is to hire based on aptitude, intelligence and passion, and NOT on specific experience.
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled to hear that. It was well over a year ago when I applied.
ReplyDeleteIs there any way that you would do a internship remotely?
ReplyDelete[Joel: Hello Scott. Probably not. Part of the point of an internship is to get a taste of what employment at the Church is like. A remote internship wouldn't provide the employee with that type of experience. Thanks.]