Job Description
FamilySearch is seeking to fill six-month internship positions (with the potential to extend to one year) on the Europe Tree Building Team.
Candidates must have reading and writing proficiency in Portuguese.
Must also have business level English proficiency.
To qualify as an intern, the candidate must be a student or have graduated within the past year. This is a remote position but the individual must reside in the United States of America when performing the work. The position will be part-time, up to 28 hours per week. The successful candidate will be someone who can work alone as a contributor, manage their time efficiently, and drive themselves to meet expectations required for team success.
As Part Of Your Resume, Please Include The Following
- A brief description of your genealogical activities and goals
- A list of the geographic regions in which you have genealogical research experience
- A list of the paleography, family history, and history classes that you have taken
Please ensure that your resume is detailed enough so we can clearly understand your genealogical, work, and scholastic experiences.
Responsibilities
As an intern on the Europe Tree Building Team at FamilySearch you will increase your knowledge in paleography, genealogical research, and historical records by:
- Analyzing historical record hints and performing genealogical research to accurately link individuals together as families in the family tree
- Investigating possible duplicate profiles in the tree and pruning them as needed to improve the overall health of the family tree
- Working with and training volunteers and missionaries on assigned tasks
- Engaging in additional tree-building activities as needed
Qualifications
Required skills:
- Working knowledge of FamilySearch products such as the FamilySearch Catalog and Family Tree.
- Ability to complete detailed work with accuracy and efficiency.
- Strong genealogical research skills.
- Demonstrated paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents in Portuguese.
- High computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Helpful, But Not Required
- Conversational speaking ability in Portuguese.
Additional Information
During interviews, you may be asked to demonstrate:
- Technology skills.
- Ability to identify genealogical documents, provide extractions, and supply research suggestions.
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