Upon graduating in 1895, she worked as the assistant principal in the primary department of the district school in Bluff City, Utah.

Jesse Knight, Jennie’s father-in-law, had been told of the land’s fertility and wanted William, and his brother Raymond, to check out the area.

This trip ultimately led to the purchase of 30,000 acres in Canada by Jesse Knight and the establishment of the Mormon settlement of Raymond in present-day Alberta.

Many young individuals and families were attracted to the new town, and within two years there was major growth of population and church facilities.

[6] The YLMIA was a church wide organization that aimed to give young women greater educational, recreational, and spiritual opportunities.

In 1921, Jennie Knight was selected as the first counselor to Clarissa S. Williams in the General Presidency of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Her active participation in the political and social spheres of organizations outside of the church contributed to the efforts of LDS women to improve their representation and advocate societal progress.

The bishop of their local congregation, knowing about their upcoming vacation plans, asked if they would be willing to turn their trip into an official mission.