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Fall Intern: American History and Culture

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

... editing; supporting events; and providing administrative assistance as needed. Ideal candidates ... history, American intellectual history, and political theory; a background in history, political ...

... editing; supporting events; and providing administrative assistance as needed. Ideal candidates ... history, American intellectual history, and political theory; a background in history, political ...

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How much do intern history editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern history editor in the United States is $21.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern History Editor vs Intern Archivist?

AspectIntern History EditorIntern Archivist
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in history, journalism, or related fieldsUsually studying or trained in archival science, history, or library studies
Work EnvironmentEditorial offices, publishing houses, or online platformsArchives, museums, or institutional repositories
Employer & Industry UsageMedia, publishing, educational organizationsMuseums, libraries, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding editorial roles in history contentUnderstanding archival and preservation roles

The Intern History Editor focuses on editing historical content for publications or digital platforms, emphasizing writing, fact-checking, and content accuracy. In contrast, the Intern Archivist is involved in preserving, organizing, and maintaining historical records and artifacts. Both roles require a background in history or related fields but serve different functions within the historical and information management sectors.

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Church History Archival Processing Intern

Church History Archival Processing Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT

$31K - $37K/yr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 15 rated religious organizations


Job description

This paid internship is anticipated to last one year (12 months). It is a part-time (28 hours per week) hourly, nonexempt position. This position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, the Intern performs work as assigned by the department. 

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree (or college senior looking to graduate within 6 months) in history, library science, international studies, anthropology, religious studies, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of archival research, theory, and practices (helpful)
  • Self-motivated and dependable
  • Detail-oriented with excellent oral, written, and editing skills 
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and standards
  • High degree of organizational skills, including scheduling and managing multiple projects
  • Interpersonal communications skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment and individually
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • Respect for diversity in the workplace
  • Available to work in the Church History Library in downtown Salt Lake City (not remotely) 28 hours per week. There is flexibility in specific scheduling (especially if you are attending school), but work must be accomplished between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Preference will be given to candidates who also possess these additional capabilities:

  • Experience conducting research and/or working in an archive, including arranging and describing archival collections
  • Master's degree in Library or Archival Sciences or history
  • Knowledge of the historiography and sources of Church history
  • Understanding of Church history in a global context 
  • Leadership and training experience
  • Process and catalog a variety of archival collections and materials in analog and digital formats acquired by the Church History Department
  • Assist in workflow management of records from acquisitions through processing, digitization, and storage
  • Review cataloging work of others
  • Assist staff in training and managing missionaries and volunteers at Church headquarters

Intern will learn and be exposed to historical and archives research, acquisition of records, archival arrangement and description, and workflow management with heavy emphasis on records processing/cataloging techniques that align with national and Church History Department standards.

Intern will work under the direction of Church archivists and historians and will receive training and direction from them.


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