U.S. Team Records Processing Intern
U.S. Team Records Processing Intern
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Job Description
This paid internship is anticipated to last one year (12 months). It is a part-time (28 hours per week) hourly nonexempt position. The candidate must be currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from (within the last 12 months) an undergraduate or graduate-degree program. Preference will be given to history/MLIS majors.
Responsibilities
Process and catalog a variety of archival collections and materials in analog and digital formats acquired by the Church History Department
Assist in workflow management of records from acquisitions through processing digitization and storage
Review cataloging work of others
Assist staff in training and managing missionaries and volunteers at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City and via videoconference the United States
Intern will learn and be exposed to historical and archives research acquisition of records archival arrangement and description and workflow management with heavy emphasis on records processing/cataloging techniques that align with national and Church History Department standards.
Intern will work under the direction of Church archivists and historians and will receive training and direction from them.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Bachelors degree (or college senior looking to graduate within 6 months) in history library science international studies anthropology religious studies or a related field
Basic understanding of archival research theory and practices (helpful)
Self-motivated and dependable
Detail-oriented with excellent oral written and editing skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools particularly Word PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and standards
High degree of organizational skills including scheduling and managing multiple projects
Interpersonal communications skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment and individually
Respect for confidentiality
Respect for diversity in the workplace
Available to work in the Church History Library (not remotely) 28 hours per week. There is flexibility in specific scheduling (especially if you are attending school) but work must be accomplished between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional capabilities:
Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive including arranging and describing archival collections
Masters degree in History or Library or Archival Sciences
Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
Understanding of Church history in a global context
Leadership and training experience
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
