Temple Open House Celebration Public Outreach Lead (3 year fixed term)

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and organized individual to assist with the Salt Lake Temple Open House Celebration. In this position, you will play a crucial role in working across Church Communication efforts for this seminal event, specifically focused on the many business and industry connections that may wish to be included, both locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with division director to create or enhance relationships with key business and industry leaders.
• Actively promote opportunities for those leaders, industry groups, and their organizations to visit the Church to visit Salt Lake during important milestone moments for Church outreach.
• Work closely with various organizations (to identify specific opportunities to invite businesses and conventions to have their meetings in Salt Lake.
• Help engage with national, state, and convention trade associations to share opportunities for visiting Church sites in and around Temple Square.
• Develop opportunities for existing state convention and trade organizations to engage with the Church during their events.
• Develop materials (in conjunction with relevant Church departments) that appropriately tell the story of Temple Square and the opportunity to host groups in Salt Lake City during this period of unprecedented communications and outreach opportunity.
• Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports for executive review.
• Manage budgets and track expenses to optimize cost efficiency.
• Become trained in Open House tour and assist in touring guests through the temple as needed
• Oversee guest lists, RSVPs, and seating arrangements for exclusive events, maintaining a keen attention to detail and diplomatic approach.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in areas related to public affairs, communications, marketing, media, government relations, business and industry relationships, international relations, etc.
• Requires excellent writing and communications skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with high-profile individuals and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and coordinate numerous tasks and assignments concurrently.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• This is currently a hybrid role, Tuesday-Thursday in the office, and remotely the remaining two days of the work week.
• Some night and weekend work will be necessary as events dictate.
• Limited travel may be required.
• This is a time-limited position, currently set to expire at the end of 2027.

This role presents a unique opportunity to blend the worlds of secularism and spirituality, helping business and industry leaders better understand the Church and its continuing efforts to share a message of glad tidings with the world. While not a proselyting position, it is expected that your approach to this critical position will be representative of the behaviors emulated by Jesus Christ. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing both relationship and event-related responsibilities, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping the future of Church Communication.

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.