Archival Processing Intern; Part-time

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

The Church History Library is seeking a candidate for a one-year, part-time (28 hours/week) paid internship opportunity working with Records Management processing archivists in arranging, describing, and preparing records related to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and its members globally.

• Process archival records in physical and/or electronic formats
  • Process archival collections using MARC and DACS standards
  • Create registers using the EAD register and rendering tool
  • Assist in preparing paper and electronic records for digital preservation
  • Assist in workflow management of corporate records from acquisitions to processing to digitization and storage
  • Review and edit cataloging work from others
• Directed reading
  • Church history
  • Professional literature related to archives and manuscripts
• Practicum
  • Shadow staff members from the Records Management processing team
  • Develop expertise with the cataloging system to capture descriptive metadata, adhering to internal and national standards
  • Work with and assist in the training of volunteers and missionaries
  • Participate in discussions regarding cultural competency and equity

• Required:
  • Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.
  • They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
• The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in history or allied field
  • Understanding of archival theory and practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Highly detail‑oriented with excellent writing and editing skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • A respect for diversity in the workplace
  • A commitment to educate oneself about the cultures and traditions of communities outside one’s own to support a global institution
• Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional qualities:
  • Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive, including arranging and describing archival collections
  • Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
  • Understanding of Church history in a global context
  • Fluent in a language other than English (verbal, written, or visual)
  • Master’s in archival administration, library science, or history (earned or in process)

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.