FamilySearch Internal Communications Intern

This full-time internship is part of the Talent and Culture Team in the Family History Department (FHD) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You will play a key role in delivering internal communications and uplifting media content that strengthens department culture and employee engagement.

We are looking for a positive, energetic, and creative individual with experience in communication, data analysis, and video editing. Speaking a second language is helpful but not required

Operational Expectations

On a typical day you may edit and publish 1-2 short videos, analyze communication data and present findings, write and send department-wide emails, organize and enhance intranet content, coordinate with employees for video participation, participate in weekly team meetings, and dedicate time to personal family history and professional development.

Schedule and Internship Details

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Work hours: Between 7am-5pm, schedule set with manager

Location: At least 4 days onsite in Lehi, occasional days in SLC

Duration: 6 months, with potential to extend up to 1 year

Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an educational institution or within one year of graduation

Paid Internship: Requires signing a "Paid Internship Engagement Letter"

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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Video editing (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva)

• Data analysis and reporting

• Project management and organization

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics)

• Strong people engagement and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Managing and improving the department intranet site

• Collecting and analyzing data from communications and media

• Editing short daily videos (2-3 minutes) to inspire and inform employees

• Occasionally filming video content

• Writing and sending engaging email communications

• Supporting team and department events such as RootsTech

• Building and sending surveys to gather feedback

• Contributing innovative ideas to strengthen department culture

• Managing and improving the department intranet site

• Collecting and analyzing data from communications and media

• Editing short daily videos (2-3 minutes) to inspire and inform employees

• Occasionally filming video content

• Writing and sending engaging email communications

• Supporting team and department events such as RootsTech

• Building and sending surveys to gather feedback

• Contributing innovative ideas to strengthen department culture