Voices of September 11th
Internship Job Descriptions -
New Canaan, CT Office
[A number of ILS students have interned at VOICES, learning new skills. All report an exceptional experience working with very knowledgeable and dedicated staff.]
Voices of September 11th (VOICES) was co-founded by Mary Fetchet, a clinical social worker and educator following the death of her 24 year old son Brad in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. VOICES acts as a clearing house of information and provides programs, resources and case management services to all those impacted by 9/11. In 2006, VOICES launched the 9/11 Living Memorial Project to commemorate the nearly 3,000 lives lost and document the firsthand account of survivors, rescue and recovery workers as well as hundreds of memorials and foundations that were created in their memory. VOICES professional staff has met with over 800 families from around the country to create an extensive historical record of over 40,000 photographs, written materials and personal keepsakes. Last November we began our international outreach by traveling to London to meet with the families of the 67 UK victims. The 9/11 Living Memorial is currently online at www.911livingmemorial.org and will be incorporated into the exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and other notable institutions. With offices in New Canaan, Connecticut and New Brunswick, New Jersey the organization has an active website and distributes information to over 11,000 members living around the world. Visit www.voicesofsept11.org for more information or contact our office at 203-966-3911.
VOICES interns have an opportunity to become active participants by working with our staff to plan and implement important programs as well as create a historical record of the events of September 11, 2001 for future generations.
SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIOLOGY
VOICES social work and sociology internship will provide an opportunity to work with 9/11 victims' family members, survivors, rescue and recovery workers and others impacted by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Interns will work with our social work staff to assist with the 9/11 Living Memorial Project, facilitate periodic Living Memorial workshops, conduct outreach efforts, provide case management services and identify available local support resources. Training will be provided on our relational database and assessment tools. Publications can be produced for VOICES website and e-newsletter. Interns will also have an opportunity to conduct oral histories.
COMMUNICATIONS
VOICES communications/public relations intern will write copy for the e-newsletter and website, write and distribute press releases, coordinate interviews and expand the press distribution list, including print, television and radio. Interns will have an opportunity to research projects, write summaries for the 9/11 Living Memorial Project and expand VOICES' social networking capabilities. Students will also be involved in creating publications including PR materials and print materials.
WEBSITE DESIGN
VOICES web design internship will provide an opportunity to further develop and implement enhancements to the VOICES website. Interns will work with our staff to help plan and incorporate social networking, audio and video capabilities within www.voicesofsept11.org and www.911livingmemorial.org.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DATA ENTRY
VOICES graphic design and data entry intern will manage, modify and post digital content for the 9/11 Living Memorial Digital Archive Project and the VOICES website. Interns will have an opportunity to work with our staff and digital archivist to create an online tribute that commemorates the lives and stories of 9/11. This digital content will part of the permanent repository VOICES is creating.
MEDIA STUDIES
VOICES media studies interns will work with our staff to photograph items, film and conduct video and oral history interviews. Interns will also document the history of the organization by organizing and converting existing audio and video interviews as well as print materials.
BUSINESS SCHOOL
VOICES business school interns will have an opportunity to work with our Founding Director to assess and further develop a business plan for our expanding organization. Projects include the development of a strategic and business plan, review of the organizations governance, policies and procedures and board development. The intern or team of interns will also have an opportunity to work on the annual appeal, annual report and marketing materials
EVENTS PLANNING
VOICES events planning internship will provide an opportunity to work with our staff to create programs and implement ongoing events, including but not limited to our Annual Day of Remembrance Information forum, regularly scheduled 9/11 Living Memorial workshops and our Annual "Always Remember" Benefit. In the past we have had notable keynote speakers such as Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News, President Bill Clinton and Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
PUBLIC POLICY
VOICES public policy intern will research, summarize and report on
public policy issues relevant to 9/11. Issues include, but are not
limited to the terrorist trials, House and Senate Congressional
hearings on homeland security, preparedness, and general issues related
to the 9/11 commission recommendations
