Metadata Specialist Internship, Russian / Ukrainian / Latvian Language

The purpose of the Family History Department is to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family—past, present, and future. Our quality standards guide the way we work. They are inspiration, trust, kindness, effectiveness, and simplicity.

If our purpose statement and quality standards are something you believe in, we invite you to apply for this position. One of the expectations of employment in the Family History Department is a willingness to do Family History research and help others do the same.

• Prepares metadata for digital records to be published on FamilySearch platforms (requires interpersonal skills to coordinate with a distributed and local cross-functional workforce)
• Performs analysis, investigates, and resolves data-related inquiries
• Collaborates on, enforces, and upholds image and metadata quality standards in FamilySearch historical record databases
• Trains volunteers and employees on tools and processes, including regular feedback (requires some skill / knowledge in preparing training materials)
• Works with volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasks
• Meets regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and process standards and guidelines, resolve issues, and coordinate projects
• Research localities and their history
• Enters quality metadata for digital historical records to facilitate patron research
• Makes important daily decisions independently regarding 1) operation or production and 2) collaboration, evaluation, and dissemination of information.

Education and Experience :

Recently 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.

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