Jobs and Internships
Jobs
February 2012: There are currently no open positions at the Coalition. Please join us to stay updated about our work and future openings.
Internships
Interns are integral to the work of the Secretariat of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. Interns gain hands-on experience in the fields of human rights, museology, and program management, and exposure to the methodologies and practices of Sites of Conscience. Internships are based in New York and typically last for 4 months, although a shorter or longer period may be possible. Interns participate in an array of activities including research (internet, library and telephone), program administration, and communications. Working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Russian is preferred. Internships are unpaid. However, students are often able to arrange academic credit. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
February 2012: There are currently no open internship positions at the Coalition. Please join us to stay updated about our work and future openings.
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PROGRAMS INTERN (CAPACITY BUILDING)
Together with the Coalition’s Program Director for Europe and Latin America, the Capacity Building Programs intern works on an array of activities ranging from helping to manage the Coalition’s grant program; providing support to the Coalition’s member sites in Europe and Latin America; and assisting with the day-to-day management of the Coalition’s programs. Internships are unpaid. However, students are often able to arrange academic credit. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the technical administration of the Coalition’s Project Support Fund. This includes tracking payments and communications with member sites.
- Assist with development of Project Support Fund’s page on the Coalition’s web site.
- Read and provide feedback to the Program Director on proposals received for potential funding.
- Support the European and Latin American regional networks as needed.
- Conduct research on prospective members/memorial sites in Europe and Latin America.
- Assist with the documentation and distribution of tools and resources (such as program designs, dialogue techniques, events, and important announcements).
Qualifications
- Academic study or work experience in museum studies, human rights education, or peace education.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Spanish, French, or Russian language skills a plus.
- Ability to work independently and creatively.
To Apply
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and a brief, unedited writing sample to coalition@sitesofconscience.org with “Programs Intern – Capacity Building” in the title. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.
In the cover letter, please address the following topics: (1) Why you want to work for the Coalition; (2)what you would like to work on/what you expect from the internship and (3) offer a proposed work schedule.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
About the Internship
The Coalition is seeking intern support for two ongoing projects: 1) overhauling its online media strategy and 2) archiving and cataloging materials from its members around the world. These projects may be combined into a single 20-hour per week internship for a candidate with the appropriate skills, or split into two 10-hour per week internships for candidates with specific advanced skills. Candidates interested in either structure are encouraged apply, noting their preference. The intern is expected to commit a minimum of 10-20 hours per week, from January through May.
Archiving Responsibilities
- Reviewing, cataloging and archiving existing photo collection
- Organizing the database of images in a coherent and easy-to-search structure
- Working with Sites of Conscience members to obtain permissions on use of photos
- Selecting, formatting, and labeling “editor’s picks” images for use in print and web publication
- Reviewing web content and selecting appropriate and relevant images for website overhaul
Online Strategy Responsibilities
- Researching Coalition members’ and competitors’ online strategy and use of social media to identify tools of engagement and best practices
- Monitoring Twitter, Facebook and other social media accounts to analyze the demographics, needs, and preferences of our existing audience
- Website and social media maintenance, including photo uploads, content editing and updating
- Compiling press clips on a weekly basis via Google alerts, LexisNexis, etc.
- Updating the member’s Online Forum with news clips (gathered above) and relevant resource materials
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of archiving and cataloging; Familiarity with online photo management systems (Flickr);
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A social media junkie; Knowledge of WordPress or other web platform; Excellent online research, analysis, and data synthesis skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Background in journalism, media, museum studies and/or international human rights
- Attention to detail along with ability to work independently and creatively
- Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Russian a plus
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and résumé with ” Communications Intern” in the subject line to sedkins@sitesofconscience.org by December 15, 2011. No phone calls please. We will follow up with those candidates we would like to see for an interview.
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