Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship: The 9/11 Memorial and Museum - Government & Community Affairs Intern
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About the Organization
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center bears solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Respecting this site, made sacred through loss, the Memorial & Museum remembers and honors the nearly 3,000 victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. It further recognizes the thousands who survived and all who manifested extraordinary compassion and leadership in the wake of the attacks. Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Memorial & Museum attests to the triumph of human dignity over depravity and affirms an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.
The Internship Site:
200 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281
About the Internship
The Government & Community Affairs department works directly with the 9/11 stakeholder community, including 9/11 family members, rescue and recovery workers and the first responder community, through diverse forms of outreach, events and engagements. The team also develops relationships with Military & Veteran communities and Government agencies to further our mission. The Government & Community Affairs Intern will work to support this work.
Responsibilities Include:
The Intern will work closely on the following projects:
- Survivor Tree Seedling Community Research; Every year on September 12, the 9/11 Memorial announces three communities from around the world that overcome devastation and have begun the rebuilding process. Their resiliency embodies the spirit of the Memorial’s own Survivor Tree. The Intern will be integral in compiling in-depth research of qualifying communities; make recommendations, and coordinate outreach for prospective communities.
- Military & Veteran Community Outreach; The 9/11 Memorial strives to deepen its relationship with the veteran and military community. Working with government agencies, non-profit organizations and local military branches, the Intern will create a robust outreach plan to engage with this community.
- Museum VIP Visits; Support the planning and implementing of VIP events and visits, compiling background research in advance as well as producing and distributing full briefings;
- Administrative support; Monitor inquiries from key stakeholders that come through multiple public-facing communication outlets, logistical support for events, project research
Requirements:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated research skills and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with relevant computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite.
The Ideal Candidate:
An undergraduate or graduate student with a Political Science Major or an interest in Government/Public Service careers