Job Description
The Washington, D.C., Office of Public & International Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a full-time International Affairs Representative to facilitate and manage relationships between the Church and international government representatives.
The office works to build relationships with leaders in the diplomatic, government, and other faith communities to increase awareness of the Church and its mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and manage events that include high-ranking international diplomats, U.S. government representatives, faith leaders, business leaders and others
- Develop outreach and hosting initiatives to introduce ambassadors and embassy staff to the Church and its people
- Coordinate international outreach with embassy officials and staff in Washington
- Prepare and manage correspondence, social media and other communications with diplomats about international Church activity, such as Church-sponsored humanitarian work and in-country governmental interactions
- Facilitate contact between senior Church officials and international diplomats in Washington, D.C.
- Represent the Church at diplomatic functions
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- 5+ years work experience in event planning, international relations, communications, public affairs, or related disciplines
- Formal writing experience with a strong command of grammar and protocol
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel), Salesforce database tools; and Adobe Creative Cloud tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when planning events, confirming calendar items, and drafting written correspondence
- Ability to work well in a team environment while also recognizing opportunities for taking initiative
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences in varied settings while demonstrating diplomacy, sensitivity, and confidentiality Ability to work with and handle sensitive information
WORTHINESS QUALIFICATION
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthy to hold a temple recommend.
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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.
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