What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archival Intern in Iowa, USA position at Community of Christ?
17 March 2025
The Archival Intern will inventory, assess, and process the Graceland University archives, with the program typically running from late May to mid-August and requiring mostly onsite work with travel to Lamoni, Iowa, USA.
Position Description
Employer
World Church
Remote Eligibility
Not eligible
Required Language
English
Education Requirements
Current student in MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) program or equivalent
Experience Required/Desired
Experience with archival organization and research
Immediate Supervisor
Graceland University Library Director
Employment Status
Full Time
Summary of Position
The Archival Intern will inventory, assess, and process the Graceland University archives. The program typically runs from late May to mid-August. This position will be mostly onsite, with travel required to Lamoni, Iowa, USA.
Essential Functions
Yes, two student assistants will be available to assist with the physical processing under the supervision of the Library Director.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Application Instructions
Fill out World Church Employee Application to apply.
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Complete a World Church Employee Application to apply for this position.
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The Archival Intern will inventory, assess, and process the Graceland University archives, with the program typically running from late May to mid-August and requiring mostly onsite work with travel to Lamoni, Iowa, USA.
Position Description
Employer
World Church
Remote Eligibility
Not eligible
Required Language
English
Education Requirements
Current student in MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) program or equivalent
Experience Required/Desired
Experience with archival organization and research
Immediate Supervisor
Graceland University Library Director
Employment Status
Full Time
Summary of Position
The Archival Intern will inventory, assess, and process the Graceland University archives. The program typically runs from late May to mid-August. This position will be mostly onsite, with travel required to Lamoni, Iowa, USA.
Essential Functions
- Takes an inventory of existing archival collection
- Determines an organizational scheme
- Processes the collection
- Catalogs published materials
- Priority setting
- Time management
- Patience for tedious tasks
- Knowledge of archival organization
- Willingness to learn
- Familiarity with Community of Christ and Graceland University history (desired, not required)
- Organizational skills
Yes, two student assistants will be available to assist with the physical processing under the supervision of the Library Director.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Application Instructions
Fill out World Church Employee Application to apply.
Apply Today!
Complete a World Church Employee Application to apply for this position.
APPLY
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