FamilySearch Production and Events Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will plan, organize, and execute production elements for FamilySearch events, specifically RootsTech. This includes managing both online and in-person aspects of the conference to serve a global audience.

Qualifications

You have high energy and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and serving the audience. You are also organized, possess personal integrity, and can demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

FamilySearch International, the largest family history organization in the world, is looking for a Production and Events 1-year intern. This individual will be involved in planning, organizing, supporting, and executing the production elements on the events team at FamilySearch, primarily for RootsTech, for both the online and in-person aspects of the conference. RootsTech is an annual genealogy conference that hosts millions of people online in over 11 languages. The event is enhanced by in-person experience with thousands of attendees, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Events team members must have high energy and strong personal commitment to meeting deadlines, serving the audience first, staying organized, and delivering with the highest levels of personal integrity. Event management requires flexibility and problem-solving skills in a high pressure and fast paced environment. Our team works hard and creates a fun and rewarding environment.

This is an in-person position, 4 days a week, at FamilySearch’s offices in Salt Lake City, with 1 remote day of work per week. 


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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