FamilySearch East Asia Projects Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Lehi, UT

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About The Position

The FamilySearch East Asia Projects Intern supports projects including the Hmong Diaspora project and the Vietnamese Diaspora project. The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to projects that help individuals and families discover, preserve, and share their heritage. The intern assists with research, project coordination, communications, and content development while working with project leaders.

The position is based in the United States and may be remote or hybrid, depending on business needs. The internship lasts 12 months, with a part-time or full-time schedule depending on the candidate’s availability and qualifications. Paid interns must be enrolled in an educational institution or within one year of graduation and must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

Only Church members who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with the ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications or similar productivity tools.
• Paid interns must be enrolled in an educational institution or within one year following graduation and must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
• Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend to qualify for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of East Asian cultures, history, or communities.
• Familiarity with Hmong, Vietnamese, or other East Asian languages.
• Interest in family history, genealogy, cultural preservation, or community engagement.
• Experience with research, project coordination, or communications-related work.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Support project activities related to the Hmong Diaspora and Vietnamese Diaspora projects.
• Conduct research on historical records, cultural resources, and community organizations.
• Organize project materials and documentation, and track project progress.
• Help develop communications, presentations, reports, and other project-related content.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external community partners as needed.
• Assist in planning and supporting meetings, events, and outreach efforts.
• Gather, organize, and analyze information to support project goals and decision-making.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve project effectiveness and community engagement.
• Complete additional project-related assignments as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed