FamilySearch Image & Metadata Quality Control Intern (Utah-Based)
Lehi, UT
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is offering an internship that provides a meaningful educational and professional development experience for individuals pursuing careers in information sciences, genealogy, linguistics, history, or related fields. The intern will audit and evaluate metadata and image quality for digital historical records, conduct data analysis, and collaborate with team members to maintain quality benchmarks.
Responsibilities
Audit and evaluate metadata and image quality for digital historical records prior to publication on FamilySearch.org
Conduct data analysis and investigate and resolve data-related issues and inquiries
Apply and support internal quality standards for image and metadata within historical record collections
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to maintain quality benchmarks and improve processes
Participate in regular team and cross-functional meetings to coordinate projects and address quality concerns
Create or update metadata to enhance discoverability and usability for patrons conducting research
Support training efforts by contributing to documentation or instructional materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Currently enrolled in or recently completed (within one year) a degree program in information sciences, genealogy/family history, linguistics, history, or a related field
Eligibility to participate in a paid internship program, including completion of a Paid Internship Engagement Letter
Proficiency in Russian (reading, writing, and speaking)
Familiarity with historical records and the ability to read handwritten documents, including cursive
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct research and interpret data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across both local and distributed teams
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Willingness and ability to learn department processes, tools, and workflows
Experience creating or contributing to training materials or documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with FamilySearch.org tools and the Family History Library Catalog
Preferred
Russian language skills preferred (Slavic languages a plus)
Experience typing using a Russian keyboard or input tools preferred
Benefits
Paid Internship Engagement Letter
4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Meaningful educational and professional development experience
Eligible to participate in a paid internship program
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