The organization is dedicated to furthering the Lord’s work, and they are seeking a Paid Intern to assist in preparing metadata for digital records and performing data analysis. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and training volunteers while adhering to quality standards in historical record databases.
Responsibilities
Able to work 40 hours/week, 4 days in office and 1 day remote
Prepare metadata for digital records to be published on FamilySearch.org platforms
Perform data analysis and investigate/resolve data-related inquiries
Collaborate on, implement, and adhere to internal image and metadata quality standards in FamilySearch.org historical record databases
Train volunteers and employees on tools and processes, including regular feedback
Work with volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasks
Meet regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and process standards and guidelines, resolve issues, and coordinate projects
Research localities and their history
Enter quality metadata for digital historical records to facilitate patron research
Qualification
Required
Able to work 40 hours/week, 4 days in office and 1 day remote
Prepare metadata for digital records to be published on FamilySearch.org platforms
Perform data analysis and investigate/resolve data-related inquiries
Collaborate on, implement, and adhere to internal image and metadata quality standards in FamilySearch.org historical record databases
Train volunteers and employees on tools and processes, including regular feedback
Work with volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasks
Meet regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and process standards and guidelines, resolve issues, and coordinate projects
Research localities and their history
Enter quality metadata for digital historical records to facilitate patron research
possess familiarity with historical records and reading old handwriting
possess some skill/knowledge in preparing training materials
possess interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a local and distributed workforce to organize and monitor projects
perform data analysis and research
keep confidences and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documents
acquire in-depth knowledge of department processes and operations
use standard desktop software including Microsoft Office apps
use the Family History Library Catalog and FamilySearch.org resources
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
Preferred
Benefits
"This work is so liberating: to be employed in an organization wherein we have the ultimate freedom to use true principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our work each day.
