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Tech Missionary Opportunities

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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.

== Current Church Service missionary opportunities ==
The latest Church service missionary opportunities are listed on LDS.org. To view the opportunities, on [http://lds.org LDS.org] go to '''Menu > Missionary Opportunities'''. In the Church-Service Mission Opportunities column, click '''Current Opportunities'''. Or go directly to [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org]. In the Select an Interest dropdown box, select '''Information Technology and Computer Science'''.

For convenience, the following list shows the available Church-service missionary opportunities. Each of these opportunities links to the [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org] site listed above.

:'''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]

:'''Business Operations Support'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10159 #10159 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]

:'''Website Content Publisher'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10155 #10155 for the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10156 #10156 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]
:* [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]
:* [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=10057 #10057 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10067 #10067 in the Utah South Provo Area]

:'''MS Sharepoint Developer'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10078 #10078 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10079 #10079 in the Utah South Provo Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10080 #10080 in the Utah North Layton Area]

:'''Seminaries and Institutes User Testing'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9975 #9975 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9975 #9976 in the Utah South Provo Area]

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

== Locations==
Candidates for each role can work remotely or on site in the [[Riverton Office Building]], depending on proximity.

==Time commitments==
Time commitments can be 6, 12, or 18 months. At the end of the term of service, you can extend the missionary commitment to continue serving.

==Skills==
The skills required to serve an LDSTech mission vary based on the opportunity. See the opportunity descriptions for each advertised position. Senior couples with varying technical skills are especially welcome. Many times one person may serve in one role on a project (for example, project leader) while the spouse serves in another role (for example, tester).

==Language requirements==
At this time, an LDSTech mission requires the ability to speak English. We apologize to anyone that this disqualifies.

==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]. In summary, the application process is as follows:

# 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.

{{Note|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.}}

==Backlogs ==
If you've inquired about a mission or already submitted your papers and haven't heard back from LDSTech yet, please be patient. 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.

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.

==Requesting a Church service missionary==
If you're an ICS employee and would like to request a Church service missionary for your group or department, send the position details and requirements to [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org]. LDSTech administrators will post the details on the [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org LDS.org Church service missionary opportunity page], this wiki page, and will include it in articles and newsletters to find the right person for the position.

==Questions and contacts==
For questions about Church-service missionary opportunities with LDSTech, contact

If you need more information about Church-service missionary opportunities, contact Elder David Sierakowski, zone leader for LDSTech missionaries at [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org] or [mailto:Sierakowski@ldschurch.org Sierakowski@ldschurch.org]. You can also call him at 361-648-6481.

Two ICS-specific contacts for Church-service missionary inquiries are as follows:

Brittney Hartshorn
HR Coordinator, ICS
801.240.9347

Chad Fullmer
Tech Project Manager, ICS
801.822.2274

==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]

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Tech Newsletter

2012-07-03T19:14:20Z

Johnsonth: added link to latest newsletter

{{Other languages/LDSTech Newsletter}}
The LDSTech Newsletter provides monthly updates from the LDSTech blog. By signing up for the LDSTech Newsletter, you can stay updated about the latest Church technology news and information. You sign up for the LDSTech Newsletter through your [[LDS Account]] subscription preferences.

==Sign up==
[[Image:MHWiki communication.png|25px|left]]To subscribe to the LDSTech Newsletter:
# Go to the [https://ldsaccount.lds.org LDS Account login page]. (If you don't have an LDS Account, click '''Register''' on the login page.)
# Type your LDS Account user name and password in the appropriate fields and click '''Sign in'''.
# Click the '''Subscriptions''' tab at the top of the screen.
# Select the '''Opportunities to beta test or develop Church software''' check box.
# Click '''Update''' at the bottom of the screen.

[[Image:Lds-account-subscriptions.png|frame|none|Your LDS Account has a Subscriptions tab that allows you to sign up for the LDSTech Newsletter.]]

==2012 archives==
* [http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b42b456de930aa39dca7a45f0&id=ea6931f4c4&e=1c8b2644ed LDSTech Newsletter, July 3, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/mbYdv LDSTech Newsletter, May 29, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/lknb1 LDSTech Newsletter, April 28, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/jwRyz LDSTech Newsletter, Feb 25, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/iYpw9 LDSTech Newsletter, Feb 4, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/iKfpD LDSTech Newsletter, January 28, 2012]
* [http://eepurl.com/iwiaA LDSTech Conference News, January 20, 2012]

==2011 archives==
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1211_en.pdf|December 2011]] <i> Featured topics: Personal Video Conferencing, Church Broadcasts for the Hearing Impaired</i>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1111_en.pdf|November 2011]] <i>Featured Topics: Powerline Networking and Viewing General Conference after the Broadcast</i>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1110_en.pdf|October 2011]] <i>Featured Topics: Powerline Networking and Viewing General Conference after the Broadcast</i><br>
* [[media:MHTech_Newsletter_1109_en.pdf|September 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Introducing the LDS Media Library!</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1108_en.pdf|August 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Managing Meetinghouse Computers</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1107_en.pdf|July 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Webcast Software</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1106_en.pdf|June 2011]] <i>Featured topic: LDS Calendar</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1105_en.pdf|May 2011]] <i>Featured topic: LDS Account</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1104_en.pdf|April 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Satellite Basics and Troubleshooting</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1103_en.pdf|March 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Meetinghouse Firewall</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1102_en.pdf|February 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Meetinghouse Internet Use</i><br>
* [[media:MHT_Newsletter_1101_en.pdf|January 2011]] <i>Featured topic: Meetinghouse Media</i>

==Newsletter name change==
Prior to 2012, the LDSTech Newsletter was called the Meetinghouse Technology Newsletter and focused on topics more geared towards stake technology specialists. Beginning in 2012, the Meetinghouse Technology Newsletter merged with the LDSTech brand and now publishes its news as the LDSTech Newsletter. Meetinghouse technology articles are mixed in with general technology articles from LDSTech.

Also, prior to 2012, the newsletter was translated into Spanish and Portuguese and packaged as a PDF file. Currently the LDSTech Newsletter is not translated, and all information is online. (Plans for translation are coming.)

==Feedback==
What would you like to hear about in a future newsletter? What technology do you want to know more about? Send you ideas for newsletter content to [mailto:tech@ldschurch.org tech@ldschurch.org].

[[Category:LDSTech]]
[[Category:Meetinghouse technology]]

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ChurchofJesusChrist.org getting started guides

2012-07-02T22:50:53Z

Johnsonth: added guide for updating your directory photo

The following one-page getting started guides are available for the applications on LDS.org and other Church sites. Click the thumbnail images below to go to the PDF. When the PDF opens, press '''Ctrl+P''' to print the document.

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==Getting started guide template==
If you would like to create a getting started guide for a Church application, you can [[Media:Gettingstartedtemplate.doc|download a Word template here]]. This is the same template used to create the above guides.

==Church technology PowerPoint slide deck==
If you're presenting a lesson on Church technology, you can use this [[Media:Generalchurchtechslides.pptx|Church technology PowerPoint slide deck]]. The slides provide a PowerPoint theme with a temple image in the background, as well as some sample slides that you might want to use. Because the slides are in PowerPoint format, you can modify the slides as needed (adding, removing, or changing slides) as you prepare your presentation.
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Johnsonth:

Tech Missionary Opportunities

2012-06-22T22:39:58Z

Johnsonth: formatting fix

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.

== Current Church Service missionary opportunities ==
The latest Church service missionary opportunities are listed on LDS.org. To view the opportunities, on [http://lds.org LDS.org] go to '''Menu > Missionary Opportunities'''. In the Church-Service Mission Opportunities column, click '''Current Opportunities'''. Or go directly to [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org]. In the Select an Interest dropdown box, select '''Information Technology and Computer Science'''.

For convenience, the following list shows the available Church-service missionary opportunities. Each of these opportunities links to the [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org] site listed above.

:'''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]

:'''Business Operations Support'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9836 #9977 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=10134 #10134 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10135 #10135 for the Utah South Provo Area]

:'''Website Content Publisher'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10155 #10155 for the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10156 #10156 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]
:* [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]
:* [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=10057 #10057 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10067 #10067 in the Utah South Provo Area]

:'''MS Sharepoint Developer'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10078 #10078 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10079 #10079 in the Utah South Provo Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=10080 #10080 in the Utah North Layton Area]

:'''Seminaries and Institutes User Testing'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9975 #9975 in the Salt Lake City Area]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9975 #9976 in the Utah South Provo Area]

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

== Locations==
Candidates for each role can work remotely or on site in the [[Riverton Office Building]], depending on proximity.

==Time commitments==
Time commitments can be 6, 12, or 18 months. At the end of the term of service, you can extend the missionary commitment to continue serving.

==Skills==
The skills required to serve an LDSTech mission vary based on the opportunity. See the opportunity descriptions for each advertised position. Senior couples with varying technical skills are especially welcome. Many times one person may serve in one role on a project (for example, project leader) while the spouse serves in another role (for example, tester).

==Language requirements==
At this time, an LDSTech mission requires the ability to speak English. We apologize to anyone that this disqualifies.

==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]. In summary, the application process is as follows:

# 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.

{{Note|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.}}

==Backlogs ==
If you've inquired about a mission or already submitted your papers and haven't heard back from LDSTech yet, please be patient. 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.

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.

==Questions and contacts==
For questions about Church-service missionary opportunities with LDSTech, contact

If you need more information about Church-service missionary opportunities, contact Elder David Sierakowski, zone leader for LDSTech missionaries at [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org] or [mailto:Sierakowski@ldschurch.org Sierakowski@ldschurch.org]. You can also call him at 361-648-6481.

Two ICS-specific contacts for Church-service missionary inquiries are as follows:

Brittney Hartshorn
HR Coordinator, ICS
801.240.9347

Chad Fullmer
Tech Project Manager, ICS
801.822.2274

==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]

Tech Projects

2012-06-21T23:04:13Z

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==LDSTech Information and Guidelines==
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<div style="margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; border: 1px solid #656550;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
=== Project Wiki Menu ===
</div> 
<table width="100%" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="0" border="0">
<tr valign="top">
<td width="50%"><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">
=====General Volunteer Guidelines=====
</div>
* [[LDSTech Conference]]
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/projects?controller=projects&view=projects&task=display Current Project List]
* [[LDSTech broadcasts]]
* [[Introduction to LDSTech Projects]]
* [[:Category:Projects|Project wiki pages]]
* [[Community_Project_Handbook|Community Project Handbook]]
* [[LDSTech Newsletter]]
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<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Community resources=====
</div>
*[[Starting_and_running_an_LDSTech_chapter|Starting and running an LDSTech chapter]]
*[[Best practices for increasing volunteer productivity]]
* [https://tech.lds.org/jira JIRA]
* [[LDSTech:Guidelines|Wiki Guidelines]]
* [[Google Groups integration with LDSTech projects]]
* [[Asynchronous information sharing models]]
* [[Swarm Tester]]

</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Development resources=====
</div>
* [[Setting up a local web development environment]]
* [[Getting started with the LDSTech IDE (Java WebApp platform)]]
* [[LDS Java Stack|LDS Java Stack Documentation]]
* [[Using code libraries in your projects]]
* [[Community Services]]
* [[Community Services List of Services]]
* [[Third-party API for gospel content]]
* [[Community UI Development]]
* [[Community Database| Database Development]]
* [[Community Quality Assurance| Quality Assurance]]
</td>

<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Security Guidelines=====
</div>
* [[Community Security Engineer| Security Engineering]]
* [[Church Application Security Requirements]]
* [[Church Security Risk Assessment Process]]
* [[Community Development Security Essentials]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====General Information=====
</div>
*[[History of LDSTech]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/ldstech LDSTech Youtube Channel]
*[https://tech.lds.org/index.php/community-guidelines/190-individual-contributors-license-agreement Individual Contributor's License Agreement]
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/ask-a-question Ask a Question]
* [[IRC|IRC (Internet Relay Chat)]]
* [[LDS Account]]
* [[LDSTech Project FAQs]]
*[[Requirements for participation]]
* [[Sharing ideas for Church projects]]
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<div style="margin: 10px 0px 0px 0px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
==LDSTech Information and Guidelines==
</div>
<div style="font-size: 1.15em;">The purpose of this wiki is for the Church and community members to collaborate on various documents and technology projects sponsored by the Church. We invite all to participate. </div>
<table width="100%" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="0">
<tr valign="top">
<td width="50%">
<div style="margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; border: 1px solid #656550;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
=== Project Wiki Menu ===
</div> 
<table width="100%" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="0" border="0">
<tr valign="top">
<td width="50%"><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">
=====General Volunteer Guidelines=====
</div>
* [[LDSTech Conference]]
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/projects?controller=projects&view=projects&task=display Current Project List]
* [[LDSTech broadcasts]]
* [[Introduction to LDSTech Projects]]
* [[:Category:Projects|Project wiki pages]]
* [[Community_Project_Handbook|Community Project Handbook]]
* [[LDSTech Newsletter]]
</td>

<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Community resources=====
</div>
*[[Starting_and_running_an_LDSTech_chapter|Starting and running an LDSTech chapter]]
*[[Best practices for increasing volunteer productivity]]
* [https://tech.lds.org/jira JIRA]
* [[LDSTech:Guidelines|Wiki Guidelines]]
* [[Google Groups integration with LDSTech projects]]
* [[Asynchronous information sharing models]]

</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Development resources=====
</div>
* [[Setting up a local web development environment]]
* [[Getting started with the LDSTech IDE (Java WebApp platform)]]
* [[LDS Java Stack|LDS Java Stack Documentation]]
* [[Using code libraries in your projects]]
* [[Community Services]]
* [[Community Services List of Services]]
* [[Third-party API for gospel content]]
* [[Community UI Development]]
* [[Community Database| Database Development]]
* [[Community Quality Assurance| Quality Assurance]]
</td>

<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====Security Guidelines=====
</div>
* [[Community Security Engineer| Security Engineering]]
* [[Church Application Security Requirements]]
* [[Church Security Risk Assessment Process]]
* [[Community Development Security Essentials]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td><div style="background-color: #D1D3BA; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 1.25em;">

=====General Information=====
</div>
*[[History of LDSTech]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/ldstech LDSTech Youtube Channel]
*[https://tech.lds.org/index.php/community-guidelines/190-individual-contributors-license-agreement Individual Contributor's License Agreement]
* [https://tech.lds.org/index.php/ask-a-question Ask a Question]
* [[IRC|IRC (Internet Relay Chat)]]
* [[LDS Account]]
* [[LDSTech Project FAQs]]
*[[Requirements for participation]]
* [[Sharing ideas for Church projects]]
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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.

== Current Church Service missionary opportunities ==
The latest Church service missionary opportunities are listed on LDS.org. To view the opportunities, on [http://lds.org LDS.org] go to '''Menu > Missionary Opportunities'''. In the Church-Service Mission Opportunities column, click '''Current Opportunities." Or go directly to [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org].

For convenience, the following list shows the available Church-service missionary opportunities. Each of these opportunities links to the [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org http://servicemission.ldschurch.org] site listed above.

:'''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]

:'''Business Operations Support'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9836 #9977 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.]

:'''MS Sharepoint Developer'''
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9912 #10078 in the Salt Lake City Area and under]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9913 #10079 in the Utah South Provo Area.]
:* [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9913 #10080 in the Utah North Layton Area.]

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

== 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.

==Language requirements==
At this time, an LDSTech mission requires the ability to speak English. We apologize to anyone that this disqualifies.

==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.

{{Note|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.}}

==Backlogs ==
If you've inquired about a mission or already submitted your papers and haven't heard back from LDSTech yet, please be patient. 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.

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.

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

If you need more information about Church-service missionary opportunities, contact Elder David Sierakowski, zone leader for LDSTech missionaries.

David Sierakowski
Zone Leader, LDSTech
Sierakowski@ldschurch.org
361-648-6481

Two other contact for Church service missionary inquiries as as follows:

Brittney Hartshorn
HR Coordinator, ICS
801.240.9347

Chad Fullmer
Tech Project Manager, ICS
801.822.2274

==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]

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

== Current CSM as of May 31, 2012 ==
:* Development and Infrastructure Engineering:

:: [http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?viewOpp=true&oppId=9836 # 9836 in various area, 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.]

: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]