FamilySearch Library International Research Consultant Internship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAbout the role
The FamilySearch Library is seeking to fill a one-year internship position.
To qualify as an intern, the candidate must be a student or have graduated within the past year. The position will be part-time, up to 28 hours per week, for one year. This internship requires in-person work at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, with the expectation of occasional evening and Saturday shifts. The successful candidates will help library guests and undertake professional development.
As part of your resume, please include the following:
- A description of your genealogical activities and goals
- A list of the geographic regions in which you have genealogical experience
- A list of the paleography, family history, and history classes that you have
taken
Please ensure that your resume is detailed enough for the hiring committee to clearly understand your genealogical, work and scholastic experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
An intern at the FamilySearch Library is expected to do the following:
- Complete required training to effectively serve the guests of the
FamilySearch Library.
- Coordinate with their team to provide genealogical research help to library
patrons.
- Participate in team projects, such as tree-building and assisting in the
training of missionaries.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required skills
- Basic genealogical research skills.
- Paleography skills in at least one language other than English.
- High computer proficiency, especially with internet searching and with
Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of FamilySearch products such as the FamilySearch Catalog,
Wiki, and Family Tree, etc..
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
Additional information
During interviews, you may be asked to demonstrate
- Customer service skills
- Technology skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to identify documents, provide extractions, and supply research
suggestions
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
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.
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