Genealogist Research, Heir Research

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Ancestry is seeking an experienced genealogist researcher specializing in the United States and Heir Research, eager to contribute to the organization’s long-term success. The candidate will contribute to research projects and affidavits, produce exemplary research, and must be proficient in project management. Successful genealogist researchers are flexible, detail-oriented, strong in technology, and meet industry standards for traditional genealogical research and legal genealogical research. They consistently meet performance metrics.

What you will do …

• Conduct expert genealogical research primarily in the United States, 19th through 21st centuries, including probate and other legal research and people finding. 

• Quickly assess resource accessibility by determining research feasibility, locating sources, and communicating promptly when research is not feasible.

• Produce well-written research logs, reports, and regular client updates that align with company standards.

• Exercise sound judgment to ensure deliverables meet company, industry, and client quality standards, satisfy session budgets, and maintain client satisfaction—even if project goals are not met.

• Maintain an average of 6 billable hours per day and fulfill annual billable hour targets.

• Provide and receive constructive feedback effectively.

• Collaborate closely with Research Managers throughout each session to ensure project success.

Who you are …

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional genealogical research experience, or a combination of 5 years’ educational and professional experience. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in History, Family History, English, or comparable experience.

• Specialized expertise in U.S. genealogical research with a focus on heir research/ forensic genealogy and/or modern genealogical research and/or people finding/ skip tracing is required.

• Advanced knowledge of brick wall research methodologies and evidence analysis.

• Experienced in ordering and analyzing records from both physical and digital repositories.

• Comfortable with genealogical interviews and other correspondence.

• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experienced in creating research logs/journals, citations, abstracts including analysis, writing narrative reports, drafting research plans, and conducting research within budget.

• Comfortable working collaboratively and providing feedback and coaching to team members.  

Helping people discover their story is at the heart of ours. Ancestry is the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, harnessing a powerful combination of information, science and technology to help people discover their family history and stories that were never possible before. Ancestry’s suite of products includes: AncestryDNA, AncestryProGenealogists, Fold3, Newspapers.com, Find a Grave, Archives.com, and Rootsweb. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers

As a signatory of the ParityPledge in Support of Women and the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, Ancestry values pay transparency and pay equity. We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position: $51,400 - $65,000 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience. We will share detailed compensation data for a specific location during the recruiting process. Read more about our benefits HERE.

*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) and sb1162(1-1-23).

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.