Public and International Affairs - Paid Intern - Washington DC at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

25.85

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Professionalism, Accepting Directions, Business Attire, Political Neutrality Awareness

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

The Public and International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking interns for the 2026 summer semester. The internship is four days a week and will last approximately 14 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. 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. 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 an Ambassadorial and Congressional Easter Dinner. Additionally, the office monitors legislation and other events on Capitol Hill and elsewhere that may significantly affect the Church and its members. 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.

Responsibilities

The office works to increase awareness, provide answers, and build bridges with other organizations through activities like hosting events for diplomats and monitoring legislation affecting the Church. Interns will support the Public and International Affairs Office in these efforts during the summer semester.