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History Intern in Missouri, USA


10 February 2026

The Intern will aid Library and Archives at International Headquarters, update catalog, assist at Temple Museum and Heritage Plaza. Program spans late May to mid-August.

Position Description

Employer

World Church

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible.  Located in Independence, Missouri, USA

Education Requirements

13+ years of formal education (completion of Freshman year of college or university)

Language Proficiency 

English

Experience Required/Desired

Entry Level/Seasonal

Immediate Supervisor

Team Lead-Library/Archives

Employment Status

Full Time/Seasonal (up to 40 hours/week)

Summary of Position

Interns support the operations of the Library/Archives, update the artifact collection catalog, and support the Temple Museum and Heritage Plaza. The program typically runs from late May to mid-August.

Essential Functions

  1. Processes incoming archival collections
  2. Processes incoming library collections
  3. Processes incoming artifacts
  4. Catalogs and files materials in the multi-language collection
  5. Assists with research as necessary
  6. Digitizes audio-visual materials
  7. Supports the operations of the Temple museum
  8. Supports Heritage Plaza functions as needed

Required Competencies/Skills

  1. Priority Setting
  2. Time Management
  3. Technical Learning
  4. Approachability
  5. Customer Focus
  6. Willingness to Learn
  7. Familiarity with Community of Christ History
  8. Organizational Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

No

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt

Application Instructions

Fill out World Church Employee application to apply. 

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