Mission Home Attendant - Salt Lake City South (South Jordan)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Part-time Archivist Intern - Church History Department
About this role
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.
- 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.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s 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
- Master’s degree in 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
WORTHINESS QUALIFICATION
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthy to hold a temple recommend.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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Part-time Archivist Intern - Church History Department
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