Image & Metadata Quality Control Intern

Job DescriptionThis position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, the Intern performs work as assigned by the department. Candidates must be based in the Wasatch Front, UT.ResponsibilitiesPrepare metadata for digital records to be published on FamilySearch.org platformsPerform data analysis and investigate/resolve data-related inquiriesCollaborate on, implement, and adhere to internal image and metadata quality standards in FamilySearch.org historical record databasesTrain volunteers and employees on tools and processes, including regular feedbackWork with volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasksMeet regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and process standards and guidelines, resolve issues, and coordinate projectsResearch localities and their historyEnter quality metadata for digital historical records to facilitate patron researchQualificationsRecently 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.Read/write/speak Arabic, Czech, Portuguese, or UkrainianPossess familiarity with historical records and reading old handwritingPossess some skill/knowledge in preparing training materialsPossess interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a local and distributed workforce to organize and monitor projectsPerform data analysis and researchKeep confidences and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documentsAcquire in-depth knowledge of department processes and operationsUse standard desktop software including Microsoft Office appsUse the Family History Library Catalog and FamilySearch.org resourcesPossess typing experience with keyboards in other languagesAbout UsChurch 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.