Asia Pacific Paid Intern - Part Time

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern on the Asia/Pacific Team in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department, you will assist in collecting, preserving, and sharing Church history throughout our assigned areas. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in history, international relations, or library/archival science. We are looking for a motivated, energetic, and organized individual to join our team! This paid internship is anticipated to last one year (12 months). This position is a part-time (28 hours per week) hourly , nonexempt position. The candidate must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within the last 12 months) an undergraduate- or graduate-degree program. In this position, you will work under the direction of Church archivists and historians and will receive training and/or day-to-day direction from them. 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 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Processing archival records in paper and/or electronic format acquired by the Church History Department Provide quality assurance review for digital images acquired from ecclesiastical areas Assisting in workflow management of records from acquisitions through processing, digitization, and storage Assist in the acquisition process as needed Assist with additional team projects such as research, reporting, and team event coordination Intern will learn and be exposed to: Archives research, acquisition of records, and processing records (workflow management) – with heavy emphasis on records processing/cataloging techniques that align with Church History Department standards Digitization standards, practices, and workflows Church history events and symposiums The Church History Department’s worldwide documentation program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or 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
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Excellent English and editorial skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, and Excel
• High degree of organizational skills, including scheduling and managing multiple projects
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting
• Respect for confidentiality
• Respect for diversity in the workplace

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and training experience
• Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive, including arranging and describing archival collections
• Understanding of digitization practices in an archival setting
• Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
• Understanding of Church history in a global context
• Asian and Pacific language skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Asian and/or Pacific cultures

Responsibilities

• Processing archival records in paper and/or electronic format acquired by the Church History Department
• Provide quality assurance review for digital images acquired from ecclesiastical areas
• Assisting in workflow management of records from acquisitions through processing, digitization, and storage
• Assist in the acquisition process as needed
• Assist with additional team projects such as research, reporting, and team event coordination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern