What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant Intern (Part-time) - Church History position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This is a part-time (20 hours per week), 12-month internship that will provide valuable work and educational experiences. It will provide an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in the work setting. Under general supervision, the intern performs work as assigned by the department.
Responsibilities
This internship will assist the department’s managing director by performing historical research in the Church History Library digital and physical collections. The internship will also write research reports and draft other material
The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.
Qualifications
Church 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.
This is a part-time (20 hours per week), 12-month internship that will provide valuable work and educational experiences. It will provide an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in the work setting. Under general supervision, the intern performs work as assigned by the department.
Responsibilities
This internship will assist the department’s managing director by performing historical research in the Church History Library digital and physical collections. The internship will also write research reports and draft other material
The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.
Qualifications
- Must submit a Cover Letter and Resume with application
- Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.
- Must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
- Working on or completed a bachelor’s degree in history, religious studies, or related field. Master's degree a plus.
- Experience with research in primary and secondary sources.
- Experience with analytical and narrative historical writing a plus.
- Knowledge of Latter-day Saint history and broader historical contexts a plus.
Church 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.
