Internship: Executive Leadership & Special Projects (Winter 2027)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation • Washington, DC

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is offering an internship focused on Executive Leadership & Special Projects for Winter 2027. This program provides a unique opportunity to combat sexual abuse and exploitation through hands-on experience in non-profit management, public policy, and advocacy. Interns will work with a multidisciplinary team of experts to address sexual abuse and exploitation holistically. The internship aims to provide interns with practical experience in leading and managing a successful non-profit organization, fostering professional development, and offering extensive networking opportunities with leaders in the anti-sexual exploitation movement. NCOSE focuses on mass-scale prevention using tactics such as corporate advocacy, public policy, civil litigation, and grassroots mobilization.

Requirements

• Passionate about opposing sexual exploitation, with a passion for NCOSE’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing information.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Independent worker – must be able to complete tasks without constant management.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications (mail merge, formatting letters, data management in Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of the web and digital marketing techniques.
• Can provide their own working laptop and charger.

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-profit management items including strategic planning, brainstorming, reporting, and outreach to partners.
• Perform work on special projects assigned by the CEO and Executive team, such as outreach to peer agencies, coordination of special events, and research projects related to pornography, sex trafficking, prostitution, sexually-oriented businesses, sexual assault, human rights abuses against women, and child protection.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, work on Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation projects, and develop website material.
• Develop advocacy & policy materials including literature and advocacy kits.
• Write and edit for periodic blogs, bulletins, newsletters, and letters.
• Represent NCOSE (as an observer) and report on events at coalition meetings and congressional hearings.
• Keep abreast of current developments (including legislative changes) and conduct research on topics such as the harms of pornography, prostitution, commercial sex demand, organizations promoting sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking.
• Assist NCOSE at conferences, meetings, events, or committees.
• Assist with office management, including answering telephones, responding to emails, drafting correspondence, and filing.
• Tasks may shift based on the organization’s current need and opportunities.

Benefits

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members.
• Mentorship from some of the movement’s kindest and most passionate leaders.
• In-depth 10-week training on various exploitation issues.
• Incredible networking opportunities with movement leaders.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had.
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed