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 '''Resources > Missionary > Church-Service Missionaries''', then click '''Browse All 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.

:''' LDSTech Information Security Enthusiast '''
:* {{service mission|9818}}

:'''QA Automation Engineer '''
:* {{service mission|9835}}

:'''Data Analysis Technician'''
:* {{service mission|9910}}

:'''Seminaries and Institutes User Testing'''
:* {{service mission|9976}}

:'''Web Developer'''
:* {{service mission|9996}}

:'''QA Analyst'''
:* {{service mission|10067}}

:'''MS Sharepoint Developer'''
:* {{service mission|10080}}

:'''LDS.org Website Support'''
:* {{service mission|10156}}

:'''LDS.org QA Testing Analyst'''
:* {{service mission|10158}}

:'''IOS Developer'''
:* {{service mission|10235}}

:'''WISE QA Tester'''
:* {{service mission|10261}}

:'''Web Portal Developer'''
:* {{service mission|10262}}

:'''Blackberry Developer'''
:* {{service mission|10279}}

:'''Feature phone developer and tester'''
:* {{service mission|10281}}

:'''Social Service Media Missionary '''
:* {{service mission|10399}}

:'''Oracle/SQL Server DBA'''
:* {{service mission|10500}}

:'''Mobile App Developer DBA'''
:* {{service mission|10620}}

:'''Project Manager-LDSTech Mission Area Manager for LDSTech'''
:* {{service mission|10836}}

:'''ASP, .Net, C# Web Developer for LDSTech'''
:* {{service mission|10837}}

:'''Church History Web Developer for LDSTech'''
:* {{service mission|10838}}

:'''Application Test Engineer'''
:* {{service mission|10839}}

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==
Please fill-in your personal information [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGZveUllYUNfdThod1A5bkNoajA3Vnc6MQ here] to let LDSTech know of your interest in serving a mission. When you fill out this form, LDSTech can help you through the mission process. If you have questions about an LDSTech mission, please send an email to [mailto:ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org ldstech-mission@ldschurch.org]. 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 [https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/church-service?lang=eng Church-Service Missionaries page on LDS.org]. In summary, the application process is as follows:

# First, you complete the [https://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/content/english/service/missionary-service/church-service-missionaries/form/pdf/recommendation-for-church-service-missionary-eng.pdf?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==

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.

{{note|You can talk to someone directly about an LDSTech Service Mission by calling: +1-801-240-7373 or sending an email to [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]