Image & Metadata Quality Control Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Intern for metadata and image quality control aiding historical records accessibility on FamilySearch.org. Suitable for candidates pursuing careers in information sciences or related fields.

Posted 7/9/2026internshipLehi • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit and evaluate metadata and image quality for digital historical records prior to publication on FamilySearch.org
Conduct data analysis and investigate and resolve data-related issues and inquiries
Apply and support internal quality standards for image and metadata within historical record collections
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to maintain quality benchmarks and improve processes
Participate in regular team and cross-functional meetings to coordinate projects and address quality concerns
Create or update metadata to enhance discoverability and usability for patrons conducting research
Support training efforts by contributing to documentation or instructional materials as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in or recently completed (within one year) a degree program in information sciences, genealogy/family history, linguistics, history, or a related field
Eligibility to participate in a paid internship program, including completion of a Paid Internship Engagement Letter
**Required Skills and Abilities**
Proficiency in Russian (reading, writing, and speaking)
Additional language skills (Slavic languages) are beneficial
Familiarity with historical records and the ability to read handwritten documents, including cursive
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct research and interpret data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across both local and distributed teams
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Willingness and ability to learn department processes, tools, and workflows
Experience creating or contributing to training materials or documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with FamilySearch.org tools and the Family History Library Catalog
For the Russian-language position: experience typing using a Russian keyboard or input tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

This internship provides a meaningful educational and professional development experience for individuals pursuing careers in information sciences, genealogy, linguistics, history, or related fields.
The paid internship will be for a 12-month period.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisMetadata CreationResearch SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTyping Using Russian Keyboard

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsDiscretion And ProfessionalismWillingness To Learn