FamilySearch Image & Metadata Quality Control Specialist - Italian Language Support

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

25d

About The Position

FamilySearch is seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong Italian language skills to support image and metadata quality control for historical records. The position helps ensure the accuracy, organization, and accessibility of digital collections while collaborating with employees, missionaries, volunteers, and cross-functional teams. The work contributes to preserving historical records and making family history accessible worldwide.

Church employment is limited to members who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and states that it does not discriminate in employment decisions on legally prohibited grounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of professional work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Italian and English.
• Ability to read and interpret handwritten and typed Italian historical documents.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital research tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend to qualify for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Italian paleography, civil registration, and church records.
• Experience with FamilySearch.org and genealogical research resources.
• Experience in metadata management, quality auditing, or digital record processing.
• Experience coordinating projects and training volunteers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and validate digital images and metadata to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare and maintain accurate metadata for historical records published on FamilySearch.org.
• Research Italian historical records, localities, and jurisdictions to support accurate record descriptions.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve data quality issues.
• Coordinate projects, monitor progress, and support process improvements.
• Train and provide guidance and feedback to volunteers and missionaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and meet project deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time