What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Paid Intern position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, the Intern performs work as assigned by the department.
Responsibilities
Help develop and implement social media strategies, with a focus on making our YouTube channel shine
Keep our video content calendar on track and pitch in with livestream production
Make sure our messaging stays consistent across all FamilySearch social channels worldwide
Create clear documentation for our workflows and dig into metrics to guide content decisions
Build and customize Monday.com boards from scratch – setting up workflows and automations that make our team more efficient
Keep an eye on what's trending in social media and bring fresh ideas to the table
Qualifications
Current student status or recent grad (Communications, Marketing, or related field is a plus)
A genuine passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Real know-how with YouTube strategy and hands-on experience with Monday.com or similar tools (you know how to build boards, create workflows, and set up automations)
Some familiarity with video production basics or the eagerness to learn quickly
Great organizational skills and a keen eye for details
A love of data and metrics, with some analytics experience
The ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
Bonus Points If You Have
Previous social media or digital communications experience
Skills with content creation tools like CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop
Knowledge of YouTube SEO and an interest in family history
Experience with TubeBuddy or similar YouTube optimization tools
A track record of growing social accounts
Video production chops and experience planning content across different platforms
You're Also Someone Who Is
Trustworthy and a natural team player
Quick on your feet when solving problems
Flexible when priorities shift
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Serious about deadlines and producing quality work
Grounded in strong ethical principles
What's In It For You
Real-world experience with coaching from marketing pros
A chance to do meaningful work that connects families
About Us
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.
This position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, the Intern performs work as assigned by the department.
Responsibilities
Help develop and implement social media strategies, with a focus on making our YouTube channel shine
Keep our video content calendar on track and pitch in with livestream production
Make sure our messaging stays consistent across all FamilySearch social channels worldwide
Create clear documentation for our workflows and dig into metrics to guide content decisions
Build and customize Monday.com boards from scratch – setting up workflows and automations that make our team more efficient
Keep an eye on what's trending in social media and bring fresh ideas to the table
Qualifications
Current student status or recent grad (Communications, Marketing, or related field is a plus)
A genuine passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Real know-how with YouTube strategy and hands-on experience with Monday.com or similar tools (you know how to build boards, create workflows, and set up automations)
Some familiarity with video production basics or the eagerness to learn quickly
Great organizational skills and a keen eye for details
A love of data and metrics, with some analytics experience
The ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
Bonus Points If You Have
Previous social media or digital communications experience
Skills with content creation tools like CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop
Knowledge of YouTube SEO and an interest in family history
Experience with TubeBuddy or similar YouTube optimization tools
A track record of growing social accounts
Video production chops and experience planning content across different platforms
You're Also Someone Who Is
Trustworthy and a natural team player
Quick on your feet when solving problems
Flexible when priorities shift
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Serious about deadlines and producing quality work
Grounded in strong ethical principles
What's In It For You
Real-world experience with coaching from marketing pros
A chance to do meaningful work that connects families
About Us
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.
