FamilySearch Tribal Lineage and Content Intern

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

Job Location:

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Tribal Lineage and Content Intern will support the Middle East/Africa North homeland teams development of content related to tribes clans and family groups throughout the region. The intern will help curate and catalogue our growing collection of Arabic books related to tribal lineages and family history. The intern will also help develop content aimed at patrons in and with roots in the Middle East/North Africa homeland.

The intern will be required to work on location at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City Utah.

Responsibilities

Help pursue the development of content and records related to the region

Process and catalog all incoming texts related to the ME/AN collection

Inventory book collection and prioritize shelving

Coordinate with library cataloguing and scanning teams

Conduct genealogical research in Arabic

Work closely with homeland team members to collaborate on a variety of assignments

Other assignments related to the region as required

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree (awarded or nearing completion) in Middle East Studies Arabic Language History or related field

Arabic language proficiency

o Advanced reading and writing level of Modern Standard Arabic

o Adequate level of Classical Arabic

Knowledge of Arab tribes and family structure

Experience and familiarity with various cultures and peoples of the Middle East and North Africa

Proficiency with word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Can work in person in Salt Lake City Utah

Ability to lift up to 50lbs push/pull heavy Library carts bend/squat

Preferred Qualifications

Additional language skills are a plus. Persian Kurdish French or Pashto preferred. Spanish Portuguese can be helpful.

Knowledge of genealogical research principles

Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionThe Tribal Lineage and Content Intern will support the Middle East/Africa North homeland teams development of content related to tribes clans and family groups throughout the region. The intern will help curate and catalogue our growing collection of Arabic books related to tribal lineage...