Assist the Europe/Africa Team in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department in collecting, preserving, and sharing Church history throughout our assigned areas. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in history or library/archival science. We are looking for a motivated, energetic, and organized individual to join our team!
This paid internship is anticipated to last one year (12 months). This position is a part-time (28 hours per week), hourly, nonexempt position. The candidate must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from (within the last 12 months), an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Preference will be given to history/MLIS students, or those who are English majors working on an editing certificate.
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Job ID: 340469
Posting Dates: 05/05/2022 - 05/19/2022
Job Family: Human Resources
Department: Church History Department
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing archival records in paper and/or electronic format acquired by the Church History Department
- Assisting in workflow management of records from acquisitions through processing, digitization, and storage
- Review cataloging work of others
- Assist staff in training and managing missionaries at headquarters and abroad
- Assist in the acquisition process as needed
Intern will learn and be exposed to:
- Archives research, acquisition of records, archival arrangement and description, and workflow management with heavy emphasis on records processing/cataloging techniques that align with Church History Department standards
- The Church History Department’s worldwide documentation program
Intern will work under the direction of Church archivists and historians and will receive training and/or day-to-day direction from them.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree (or senior looking to graduate within 6 months) in history, library science, international studies, anthropology, religious studies, or a related field
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Excellent English and editorial skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- High degree of organizational skills, including scheduling and managing multiple projects
- Respect for confidentiality
- Respect for diversity in the workplace
- Available to work in the Church History Library (not remotely) 28 hours per week. There is flexibility in specific scheduling (especially if you are attending school), but work must be accomplished between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional qualities:
- Leadership and training experience
- Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive
- Basic understanding of archival theory and practices
- Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
- Understanding of Church history in a global context
- French, German, Spanish, or Central or Eastern European language skills, both written and verbal
- Familiarity with European and/or African cultures
