Portuguese Tree Building Intern (U.S Based).

Job Description

FamilySearch is seeking to fill a six-month internship position (with the potential to extend to one year) on the Europe Tree Building Team.

To qualify as an intern, the candidate must be a student or have graduated within the past year. The position will be part-time, up to 28 hours per week. This is a remote position. 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:

• Interns must be currently enrolled in a college level institution, or have graduated within the past 12 months
• Work for this position must be compelted in the U.S, and U.S work authorization is required.
• 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• Demonstrated paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents in Portuguese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
  
  

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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