Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center

The Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center is looking for an intern or volunteer who is pursuing a Communications/Public Relations degree to help out with the Museum’s social media and websites. Interns/volunteers will have an opportunity to work with the Museum’s varied social media platforms, and will also work closely with the Public Affairs Director to prepare press releases, make appearances (if desired) on radio and television.  Interns will be able to create media projects for the museum for their podcasts, YouTube Channel and other oral history projects.  If interested, there will be an opportunity to learn grant writing and script writing for short movie and/or audio clips, and to create content for blogs. The right person will have the opportunity to attend functions, meetings and to help create programming for the Museum.  This is a good opportunity to get practical, hands-on experience in public affairs and social media and to be part of the Museum’s team.  Being a Veteran, Military Spouse or Brat is helpful, but is not necessary.  Interns will be given a small stipend, much experience and letters of reference as applicable.

The Museum is located in Tijeras, NM, and is open on weekends; much of this work can be done remotely.

Please contact Dr. Circe Olson Woessner at militaryfamilymuseum@comcast.net or phone (505) 504-6830 if interested.

***HOME FRONT HEARTH: Recipes from Military Families around the World

This cookbook will be published in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibit, Host Nation Hospitality. Seeking recipes and stories to go with them, or food-related stories. Deadline: June 30, 2017.  Recipes/Stories should be sent to: militaryfamilymuseum@comcast.net

***WAR CHILD: Lessons Learned From Growing Up In War

Looking for first-hand stories from all perspectives—service members who were teenagers while deployed into combat, adults who, as children, grew up in a war zone, or children who experienced a parent or sibling serving in war.  Submissions can be about the recent campaigns, Vietnam, the Korean War era or World War II—and conflicts in between. All pieces should be from a child’s perspective and, if applicable, include a reflection or lesson learned from the experience. We especially would like to include stories from children and young adults whose parents are currently serving. Deadline June 30, 2017

To submit a story, please e-mail Writer-in-Residence Paul Zolbrod at mamfwriter@gmail.com.

***SHOUT!  Sharing our Truth:  An Anthology of Writings by LGBT Veterans and Family Members of the U.S. Military Services

Seeking first-hand experiences—good, bad, and in between—as an LGBT Veteran or family member, during and/or after military service. Our goal is to create a book that tells parts of your story that which will help others who live, or want to understand, the LGBT military family experience. Stories should reflect military experiences and/or family life.

Deadline June 30, 2017.  Send submissions to: mamfshout@gmail.com .