Digital Archives Internship (Part-Time)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership.

About the role

The LDS Church History Library is offering a year-long, part-time (28 hours per week during regular business hours) paid internship opportunity. This role involves working with archivists to review and prepare historical records for online publication. It provides valuable work experience for those entering the archival and historical field, alongside a fun, energetic, and dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Assist volunteers (missionaries) in reviewing manuscript collections for sacred, private, and confidential information in preparation for online publication.
• Prepare assignments and audit the work of volunteers.
• Mentor and train volunteers in various tasks, including basic computer skills.
• Review manuscript collections for sacred, private, and confidential information in preparation for online publication.
• Update and correct catalog entries and collection registers.
• Assist in managing a high-volume workflow.
• Learn and apply department record access policies.
• Participate in directed readings in Church history and professional literature related to archives and manuscripts.

Incumbent will work under the direction of the Access Services team lead in the Archives and Area Support Division of the Church History Department.

Requirements

• Paid interns must be qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.
• Must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthy to hold a temple recommend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history or allied field.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of historiography and sources of LDS Church History.
• Ability to read cursive and/or hard-to-read writing.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive.
• Experience teaching and/or training (in any setting).
• Good communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new concepts and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Reader/Pro.
• Basic understanding of archival theory and practices.
• Willingness to dress and present oneself professionally.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing apps to share the gospel worldwide, to facilities managers maintaining places of worship, employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.

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 without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

This is a temporary, part-time position (28 hours per week) located at 15 E North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150. The posting closes on 09/02/2026.