JOB POSTING
FamilySearch Image & Metadata Quality Control Specialist - Italian Language Support
Lehi, Utah
Full time |
FamilySearch is seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong Italian language skills to support image and metadata quality control for historical records. This position helps ensure the accuracy, organization, and accessibility of digital collections while collaborating with employees, missionaries, volunteers, and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Review, audit, and validate digital images and metadata to ensure quality standards are met.
- Prepare and maintain accurate metadata for historical records published on FamilySearch.org.
- Research Italian historical records, localities, and jurisdictions to support accurate record descriptions.
- Analyze, investigate, and resolve data quality issues.
- Coordinate projects, monitor progress, and support process improvements.
- Train and provide guidance and feedback to volunteers and missionaries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and meet project deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field + 2 years of professional work experience (Or equivalent combination of education and work experience)
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Italian and English.
- Ability to read and interpret handwritten and typed Italian historical documents.
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital research tools.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Italian paleography, civil registration, and church records.
- Experience with FamilySearch.org and genealogical research resources.
- Experience in metadata management, quality auditing, or digital record processing.
- Experience coordinating projects and training volunteers or employees.
Why Join FamilySearch?
Join a team dedicated to preserving historical records and making family history accessible worldwide. Your work will directly contribute to helping individuals discover and connect with their ancestors.
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