Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship: 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Government & Community Affairs Intern
Organization Name: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Intern Role/Title: Government & Community Affairs Intern
Organization Website: www.911memorial.org
Address: 200 Liberty St, 16th floor, New York, NY 10281
On-site/ Hybrid/ Remote Format: TBD
Length of Internship: 35hrs/week for 8 weeks (280 hours total)
Compensation: $19.00/hour - total of $5,320.00
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.
Situated 70 feet below the Memorial plaza and within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site, the 9/11 Memorial Museum is comprised of 110,000 square feet of exhibition and public space. It tells the story of 9/11 and its continuing significance through multimedia displays, archaeological excavations and in situ historical remnants integrated with presentations of both monumental and intimate artifacts, recorded testimonies, and compelling narratives. The Museum maintains a collection of over 20,000 objects, and offers ongoing public and professional training programs, interpretive tours, intergenerational activities, student workshops, and teacher training opportunities. Reflecting the Museum’s impact and importance, it was recognized as “the best museum experience in America” by Trip Advisor in 2018.
Position Overview: 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 but are not limited to:
• Anniversary Commemoration Planning; Support the department in all aspects of planning the 21stAnniversary of September 11, 2001, including community outreach and event planning.
• 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.
• Visionary Network: Assist in expanding and implementing events and marketing materials for the 9/11Memorial & Museum Visionary Network, a group of people between the ages of 21 and 45 who through acts of advocacy, commemoration, and engagement, seek to deepen their connection to the 9/11 Memorial &Museum and to ensure that their generation and future generations remember 9/11 and its aftermath.
• 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
Preferred Skills:
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Demonstrated research skills and organizational skills.
•Familiarity with relevant computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite.
The Ideal Candidate is:
•Political Science Major or interest in Government/Public Service careers