Acquisitions Intern

About the role#

The Acquisitions Intern will support the United States Team within the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department. This paid, part-time position is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in history or library and archival science. The internship is anticipated to last 12 months, with a commitment of 28 hours per week.

What you'll do#

• Provide direct support to full-time acquisition staff.
• Process materials received from donors and track donations through the acquisition process.
• Quality-check oral histories and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist staff in training, managing, and providing technical support to missionaries and volunteers.
• Gain exposure to archival research, records processing, and the acquisition of new historical records.

What you'll need#

• Bachelor’s degree or status as a senior expected to graduate within 6 months in History, Anthropology, International Relations, Human Resources, Public Health, Psychology, Political Science, or related fields.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with primary source research.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• High degree of organizational ability, including scheduling and managing multiple projects.
• Self-motivation, dependability, and cultural humility.

Location & details#

• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Modality: On-site.
• Employment status: Part-time (28 hours per week), non-exempt.
• Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an educational institution or have graduated within the last year. Candidates must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter. Employment is restricted to members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend.