Digital Inventory Specialist Paid Internship
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints - Salt Lake City, UT
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The purpose of the Family History Department is to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family-past, present, and future. Our quality standards guide the way we work. They are inspiration, trust, kindness, effectiveness, and simplicity. If our purpose statement and quality standards are something you believe in, we invite you to apply for this position. One of the expectations of employment in the Family History Department is a willingness to do Family History research and help others do the same. Education and Experience Recently completed or currently working toward a professional degree in information sciences, family history/genealogy, linguistics, history, or a related field. Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter. Skills and Abilities * Must read, write, and/or speak English. Preference will be given to candidates that can read, write, speak a non-English language, including Arabic or other Middle Eastern languages. * Familiarity with historical records and reading old handwriting (paleography) * Ability to communicate with a distributed workforce to organize and monitor projects * Data analysis and research skills * Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral communications * Able to keep confidences and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documents * Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of department processes and operations * Skilled in the use of standard desktop software including Microsoft Office apps * Familiarity with the Family History Library Catalog and services and resources * Prepares metadata for digital records to be published on FamilySearch platforms (requires interpersonal skills to coordinate with a distributed and local cross-functional workforce) * Performs analysis, investigates, and resolves data-related inquiries * Collaborates on, enforces, and upholds image and metadata quality standards in FamilySearch historical record databases * Trains volunteers and employees on tools and processes, including regular feedback (requires some skill/knowledge in preparing training materials) * Works with volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasks * Meets regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and process standards and guidelines, resolve issues, and coordinate projects * Research localities and their history * Enters quality metadata for digital historical records to facilitate patron research * Makes important daily decisions independently regarding 1) operation or production and 2) collaboration, evaluation, and dissemination of information. Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Created: 2024-10-10