Public Affairs Intern - Paid Manhattan NY Public Affairs Office

View More JobsPublic Affairs Intern - Paid Manhattan NY Public Affairs OfficeNew York, NY, United States (No Local)To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.Job DescriptionThe New York Office of Public and International Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking two paid interns to work starting in September 2026. The internship will be 40 hrs/wk for no longer than 3 months.Public and International Affairs Office in New York City is a satellite office of the Church Communication Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We focus on developing positive relationships with key individuals who are in a position to help or hinder the Church’s mission. This frequently involves reaching out to the diplomatic corps; local, state and national leaders who live or work in the Greater New York area; and leaders of other faiths. In building relationships, we seek to establish a positive image for the Church, clarify misunderstandings, and build bridges of friendship and understanding.ResponsibilitiesInterns are expected to assist with the planning, execution, and follow-up of events and diplomatic visits. This includes but is not limited to: creating invitations, posters, and other public affairs products; doing research and gathering information; managing office CRM (Customer Relationship Management) lists and mass mailings; written communication and correspondence; general office and administrative support; running errands; any other task necessary to support the effective functioning of the office. The duties may require occasional work outside of normal business hours, but these dates will be known in advance.QualificationsStrong research, writing, and communication skillsDemonstrated skills and experience in event managementSkilled in design and creation of public affairs materialsProblem solving skills and creativityProfessional demeanor and presentationPreference will be given to students in international studies, political science, or communications programs at an accredited university, although students in other programs are also encouraged to apply. Interns need to be enrolled in an accredited University or be within one year of graduating when starting the internship; they need to meet all internship credit criteria of their sponsoring university, if applicable.Each intern is responsible to find and pay for their own housing, pay for their travel to New York, and to pay for any personal expenses.All candidates must be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in good standing to be considered for the internship.About UsChurch 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.Job Identification 374961 Job Category AO - Administration/Operations Posting Date 05/14/2026, 05:34 PM Locations 1776 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019, US (No Local) Apply Before 05/29/2026, 05:55 AM Job Schedule Part time Regular or Temporary Temporary Worker Type Employee Number of Openings 2 Minimum Salary 25.85 Maximum Salary 25.85 Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy. Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org. Similar Jobs