Public Affairs Intern - Paid Manhattan NY Public Affairs Office

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will focus on developing positive relationships with diplomatic corps, government leaders, and faith leaders in the Greater New York area. The goal is to establish a positive image for the Church and build bridges of friendship and understanding.

Qualifications

You are a current student pursuing a degree in a relevant field and will be available to start in September 2026. You should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key individuals and foster a positive image for the Church.

Job Description

The 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.


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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"This work is so liberating: to be employed in an organization wherein we have the ultimate freedom to use true principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our work each day. Having access to all truth and applying it in our daily performance is the most liberating thing I know. This truly is the work of the kingdom of God."​ —Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 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 the Kingdom. Find your next job within Church employment here: http://careersearch.churchofjesuschrist.org
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