Organizational Outreach Relations Intern - Salt Lake Temple Celebration

The Organizational Outreach Relations Intern supports the coordination and communication efforts for organizations, associations, conferences, and other community partners. This intern role serves as a support to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration Outreach Manager in the Government, Community and Interfaith Relations team, within the Church Communication Department. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Location: Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, Utah

Length of Internship: 12 months

Basic hours and schedule per week: Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and 4 additional hours on either Monday or Friday as needed for a total of 28 hours.

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.

Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

• Pursuing or recently completed coursework in communications, public affairs, event management, hospitality, nonprofit management, business, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and event or reservation management tools is a plus.

Group Outreach, Reservation Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support outreach and relationship management with organizations, conferences, travel executives and group leaders, assisting with inquiries and visit coordination.
• Assist with the intake, tracking, scheduling, and communication of group reservation requests, maintaining accurate records and CRM data.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partner sites to support successful group visits, including schedules, logistics, and guest communications.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, briefing materials, and planning documents to support group engagement and awareness efforts.
• Maintain tracking tools, process documentation, and reporting, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Group Outreach, Reservation Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support outreach and relationship management with organizations, conferences, travel executives and group leaders, assisting with inquiries and visit coordination.
• Assist with the intake, tracking, scheduling, and communication of group reservation requests, maintaining accurate records and CRM data.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partner sites to support successful group visits, including schedules, logistics, and guest communications.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, briefing materials, and planning documents to support group engagement and awareness efforts.
• Maintain tracking tools, process documentation, and reporting, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.