About the role#
The Church History Department is hiring an intern to work at the Church History Library in Salt Lake City. This is a paid, full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. Interns must be currently enrolled in an educational institution or have graduated within the last year. You will be required to sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
What you'll do#
- Process, arrange, describe, and catalog digital and analog acquisitions.
- Create catalog entries and collection registers.
- Assist with the management of varied workflows.
- Learn and apply department record access policies.
- Review the cataloging work of other team members.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or current enrollment in a degree program, in history, library science, international studies, genealogy, or a related field.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong editorial, oral, and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while remaining detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply industry standards.
- Dependability and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at the Church History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Employment is limited to members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend.
About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It employs over 33,000 people to support its global operations in religion, humanitarian aid, and social services. The organization maintains facilities and develops technology to share its message and support church members. Employees work in various fields including finance, accounting, skilled trades, and licensed counseling.
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