Part-time Archivist Intern - Church History Department

Location: United States Department: AO - Administration/Operations

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.