FamilySearch Data Quality Paid Intern

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

3d

About The Position

As part of our internship program, we focus on three main areas: Personal Development - We are interested in our interns' future goals and how we can help them achieve their goal. Skill Development - We strive to develop our interns' skills that would help them not only achieve their future goals but also increase the skills required in the field of genealogy. Internship Project - We assign an internship project to complete within our interns’ time commitment that will focus on their goals, skills, and potential.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or within a year of graduating with a degree from a College or University
• Highly developed and refined genealogical researching skills that provide confidence in performing research on department projects
• Genealogical research experience beyond academic requirements
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to use forms and reports to record research and summarize findings
• Extensive experience determining primary and secondary sources and evaluating their credibility
• Thorough understanding of original and derivative sources
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency with technology and computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Desire to learn and develop new skills
• Positive attitude that enhances the team’s culture

Nice To Haves

• Current temple recommend for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need.
• The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff.
• The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally.
• The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed.
• The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail.
• Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are crucial.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree