Digital Archives Internship (Part-Time)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' LDS Church History Library seeks a year-long, part-time paid internship (28 hours/week during regular business hours) to work with archivists in reviewing and preparing historical records for online publication.

You will assist volunteers, update catalog entries, mentor trainees, and learn archival practices under the Access Services team lead in the Archives and Area Support Division.

Qualifications

• Paid interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist volunteers in reviewing manuscript collections for sacred, private, and confidential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Writing/editing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat/Reader

Historiography knowledge

Read cursive writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or allied field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Reader/Pro

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s 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

About Us

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.