Acquisitions Intern

Assist the United States Team in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department in collecting Church history.  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 is a part-time (28 hours per week) hourly, non-exempt position. 
Intern will learn and be exposed to:
•    Archival research, records processing, and acquiring new records 
•    Supporting and training volunteers locally or virtually who are part of the Church History Department’s worldwide documentation program
 

The Intern will be responsible to fulfill the following tasks:
•    Provide assistance to full-time acquisition staff
•    Process materials received from donors 
•    Coordinate and track donations as they move through the acquisition process
•    Quality-check and provide feedback on oral histories
•    Assist acquisition staff in training and managing missionaries and volunteers
•    Provide basic technical support for missionaries and volunteers
 

•    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:
•    Bachelor’s degree (or senior looking to graduate within 6 months) with a background in history, international studies[JB1.1], anthropology, religious studies, humanities, or a related field
•    Self-motivated and dependable
•    Strong collaborative skills and effective communication
•    Cultural humility
•    High degree of organizational skills, including scheduling and managing multiple projects
•    High proficiency in Microsoft 365 
•    Experience with primary source research