U.S. Archivist Supervisor

Temple Square Hospitality Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

This job is to assist the Church History Department in its purpose to help God's children make and keep sacred covenants by coordinating and directing the work of others. It will also build and preserve a world-class collection of historically significant records that testify of and defend the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this role, you will supervise interns and volunteers who support the acquisition and processing of Church history records.

Requirements

• Master's degree in history, library science, archival studies, anthropology, sociology, global studies, or other related fields.
• Six years of experience; or equivalent education and experience mix.
• Broad knowledge of history, especially Church history.
• Mastery-level understanding of archival principles and practices.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and mentor others.
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to sit for long periods of time while using computer monitors/equipment.
• Able to tolerate exposure to dust and mold from old records and artifacts.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel 3-5 times per year.

Nice To Haves

• Language skills
• In-depth knowledge of important people, dates, locations, and events related to Church history in the United States

Responsibilities

• Evaluate unsolicited donations for historical significance and appropriateness.
• Supervise interns and volunteers, including remote team members.
• Plan and execute acquisition projects, managing hundreds of donated archival records annually.
• Develop and deliver training for employees and volunteers.
• Manage workflows, monitor results, and report progress.
• Conduct oral history interviews and acquire records from key contributors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees