Interfaith Relations Manager

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks an Interfaith Relations Manager to serve on the Church Headquarters-based Interfaith Relations team. You will liaise with faith leaders, plan engagement and large-scale interfaith events, and support senior Church leaders at conferences and forums both in the US and internationally.

Under the Director of Interfaith Relations, you will identify key leaders, coordinate with area staff, and manage multiple priorities with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications-related field or equivalent (public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, government relations, international relations, political science, etc.).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Media, Government Relations, International Relations, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain relationships with diverse faith leaders and religious communities.
• Represent the Church with dignity and professionalism among the religious community and leaders in meetings and conferences.
• Strategically identify leaders and influencers of other faiths and propose engagement plans.
• Support area presidencies and collaborate with area communication staff on interfaith initiatives as assigned.
• Organize and lead interfaith and opinion leader tours of key Church facilities including Welfare Square, the Humanitarian Center, Bishops Central Storehouse, and Temple Square.
• Support attendance of faith leaders at significant gatherings including General Conference, Christmas Concerts, Luz de las Naciones, etc.
• Assist with outreach and hosting efforts for large‑scale events such as temple open houses and special guest tours.
• Participate in regular meetings with Area Relations and Area Communication staff as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Project management

MS Office

CRM tools

Travel readiness

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Interfaith Relations Manager

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Híbrido)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

As a member of the Church Headquarters-based Interfaith Relations team and under the direction of the Director of Interfaith Relations, this position serves as a key liaison in building and maintaining relationships with faith leaders, religious communities, and Church Areas. The Manager will work strategically to identify and engage with key leaders and influencers of other faiths, supporting the organization's broader interfaith initiatives and community outreach efforts. This role encompasses both relationship‑building responsibilities and event management, including support for large‑scale events such as temple open houses, special guest tours, and high‑level interfaith initiatives in partnership with faith‑based organizations and civil society groups. This role may also entail representing the Church at interfaith conferences and forums and providing support to senior Church leaders as assigned.

Responsibilities

Relationship Management & Engagement

• Create, manage, and maintain relationships with diverse faith leaders and religious communities.


• Represent the Church with dignity and professionalism among the religious community and leaders in meetings and conferences.

Strategic Planning & Advising

• Strategically identify leaders and influencers of other faiths and propose engagement plans.


• Support area presidencies and collaborate with area communication staff on interfaith initiatives as assigned.

Event Planning & Execution

• Organize and lead interfaith and opinion leader tours of key Church facilities including Welfare Square, the Humanitarian Center, Bishops Central Storehouse, and Temple Square.


• Support attendance of faith leaders at significant gatherings including General Conference, Christmas Concerts, Luz de las Naciones, etc.


• Assist with outreach and hosting efforts for large‑scale events such as temple open houses and special guest tours.

Administrative & Support Functions

• Support senior church leaders in their participation at conferences and interfaith gatherings both in the United States and internationally.


• Participate in regular meetings with Area Relations and Area Communication staff as assigned.


• Coordinate closely with the Church Hosting office on tours and events.


• Manage and coordinate numerous tasks and assignments concurrently.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications‑related field or equivalent (public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, government relations, international relations, political science, etc.).


• Minimum 7 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Media, Government Relations, International Relations, or similar fields.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.


• Ability to think strategically and critically.


• Strategic thinking capabilities with ability to bring people together.


• Demonstrated ability to represent the organization professionally with individuals at all levels of seniority.


• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management (CRM) tools.


• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.


• Professional demeanor suitable for high‑level interfaith dialogue and representation.

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.

• Job Identification 377316


• Job Category CM - Communications, Public Relations & Marketing


• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 07:32 PM


• Locations 15 E South Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (Híbrido)


• Apply Before 09/01/2026, 05:55 AM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Regular or Temporary Regular


• Worker Type Employee


• Number of Openings 1


• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.


• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.