Access Services Paid Intern

The LDS Church History Library is seeking a candidate for a year long part-time (28 hours per week during regular business hours) paid internship opportunity working with archivists in reviewing and preparing historical records for online publication. This internship is an opportunity to work with a fun energetic and dedicated team and to gain work experience to enter the archival and historical field.

• Assist volunteers (missionaries) in the review of manuscript collections for sacred private and confidential information in preparation for online publication.
• Prepare assignments and audit the work of volunteers
• Mentor and train volunteers in various tasks including basic computer skills
• Review manuscript collections for sacred private and confidential information in preparation for online publication
• Update and correct catalog entries and collection registers
• Assist in managing a high-volume workflow
• Learn and apply department record access policies
• Participate in directed readings in Church history and professional literature related to archives and manuscripts
• Incumbent will work under the direction of the Access Services team lead in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department

Required:

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

Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthy to hold a temple recommend.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Bachelors degree in history or allied field

Bilingual preferred

Knowledge of historiography and sources of LDS Church History

Ability to read cursive and/or hard to read writing

Respect for confidentiality

Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive

Experience teaching and/or training (in any setting)

Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment

Ability to learn new concepts and effectively prioritize tasks

Excellent writing and editing skills

Experience with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Reader/Pro

Basic understanding of archival theory and practices

Willingness to dress and present oneself professionally

Worthiness Qualification