Public and International Affairs - Paid Intern

Job Description

The Public and International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking interns for the 2024 fall semester. The internship is full-time and will last approximately 16 weeks. The internship is paid. Preference will be given to current undergraduate students already accepted into an international studies, political science, or communication program at an accredited university, although students in other programs are also encouraged to apply. Interns should be worthy to hold a temple recommend.

Overview of the Office The Office of Public and International Affairs in Washington, D.C. is a satellite office of the Church Communication Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The three goals of the office are to increase awareness, provide answers, and build bridges with other organizations and people. Each year, the office hosts events to strengthen relationships with ambassadors to the United States and other diplomats to increase awareness and understanding of the Church. Some of these events include the Festival of Lights celebration at the Washington D.C. Temple, the Western Family Picnic, and a luncheon for ambassadors’ wives. Additionally, the office monitors legislation and other events on Capitol Hill and elsewhere that may significantly affect the Church and its members

Responsibilities

Depending on his/her skills and interests, an intern assists with planning, execution, and follow-up for events. He/she should demonstrate outstanding skills in writing, creativity, research, problem solving, interpersonal communication, and detailed event planning. He/she will also be expected to help with office tasks, running errands, writing letters, assisting with mass mailings, reception duties, etc.

Qualifications

Applicants should be pursuing a degree, be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, and must be able to accept and follow directions. Interns will be expected to wear business attire, act professionally, and meet the internship criteria of their sponsoring university, if applicable. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the Church’s statement on Political Neutrality: (https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/political-neutrality)

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

About Us

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.