The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Photography Intern Job at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sal
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84193
Job Description
The Church History Museum is pleased to welcome a full-time Photography Intern from September 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. The Church History Museum provides engaging experiences for individuals to connect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its people's growing spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies. The Photography intern supports this mission by working one-on-one with Preservation staff to enhance the photo documentation of the collection. Specifically, the Photography Specialist will facilitate the photography of art, historical clothing, textiles, and 3-D items in storage. The work will consist of moving items between the storage location and photography areas and adjusting the setup. Editing images taken by photographers for ingesting into the museum catalog is a secondary responsibility. Printing images for storage boxes is also part of the weekly work assignment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need. The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed. The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.
Qualifications
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
The ideal candidate will be:
• Comfortable working directly with museum collections, especially historical clothing and 3-D artifacts
• Able to use standard computer software for editing, ingesting items into the catalog, and printing images for storage boxes.
• Capable of producing progress reports, organizing an image archive, and giving regular oral progress reports
• Able to lift loaded archival boxes and artworks (up to 50 lbs.) and work in environments containing a modest amount of dust.
• Able to work independently but also collaboratively with staff members.
Please submit the following:
• Current resume
• Cover Letter
• Three references.
Qualification:
• Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Majors in Photography, Museum Studies, History, Art History, Anthropology, or Archaeology are preferred.
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.
The Church History Museum is pleased to welcome a full-time Photography Intern from September 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. The Church History Museum provides engaging experiences for individuals to connect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its people's growing spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies. The Photography intern supports this mission by working one-on-one with Preservation staff to enhance the photo documentation of the collection. Specifically, the Photography Specialist will facilitate the photography of art, historical clothing, textiles, and 3-D items in storage. The work will consist of moving items between the storage location and photography areas and adjusting the setup. Editing images taken by photographers for ingesting into the museum catalog is a secondary responsibility. Printing images for storage boxes is also part of the weekly work assignment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need. The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed. The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.
Qualifications
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
The ideal candidate will be:
• Comfortable working directly with museum collections, especially historical clothing and 3-D artifacts
• Able to use standard computer software for editing, ingesting items into the catalog, and printing images for storage boxes.
• Capable of producing progress reports, organizing an image archive, and giving regular oral progress reports
• Able to lift loaded archival boxes and artworks (up to 50 lbs.) and work in environments containing a modest amount of dust.
• Able to work independently but also collaboratively with staff members.
Please submit the following:
• Current resume
• Cover Letter
• Three references.
Qualification:
• Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Majors in Photography, Museum Studies, History, Art History, Anthropology, or Archaeology are preferred.
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.