Archives Intern, Grant Thornton LLP, Chicago, IL

Posted January 28, 2020

Who is Grant Thornton?

Grant Thornton is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm on the move! As part of a dynamic, global organization of more than 42,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader. 

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.56 billion and operates 58 offices across the United States with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees.

Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations.  Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically – whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.

We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive.  Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility (“CLEARR”) guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition to be the firm that makes a difference every day.

We provide companies with the guidance that they need to help run their businesses, establish robust internal controls, use information effectively and improve performance.  These services include compliance, consulting services, information technology solutions, forensic accounting and investigative services, recovery and reorganization, tax preparation, and valuation, to name a few.

  

Why become an Archives Intern?

The Archives Intern will assist the Information Governance team in the development of a Grant Thornton Archives by conducting an inventory and analysis of records repositories that may contain archival records, and helping with the creation of a business case for the future development of the archives through research and analysis. As an Archives Intern you’ll have opportunities to discover and shed light on significant stores of records documenting Grant Thornton’s founding and development, as well as potential opportunities to leverage and share those records, including for the firm’s upcoming centennial in 2024.  In addition, as an Archives Intern you’ll focus on continuously developing your technical and professional skills. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assist in identifying and reviewing archival material

• Gather and analyze input from potential users and stakeholders of the Archives

• Assist in researching and analyzing archival tools and Archives facility considerations

• Provide support to the records management team as needed

 

What are we looking for in an Intern?

Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving skills.  Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

 

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree that includes coursework in archives and records management; prefer 1+ year of study completed

• Major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

• Working knowledge of archival theory and practice

 

Skill Requirements

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Strong technical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Competency in business computer skills

• Ability to perform highly detailed tasks

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently

• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

• Desire to pursue a career in archival work

• Prior experience working in an office is a plus

 

Training

Grant Thornton LLP provides both local and national training programs related to an individual’s job responsibilities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.

 

Benefits

Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.

 

To apply, go to https://lnkd.in/eXBn2_m and filter by job number Archives: 045919. 

 

It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.