MCD Internship

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children•Austin, TX

About The Position

Interns are assigned to a team specified by the Missing Children Division (MCD) and perform one or more duties, with the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities. The work supports families, law-enforcement and social-service agencies, and courts dealing with missing and exploited children. Interns may assist with cases, research, case documentation, database updates, and NCMEC data projects. The internship is unpaid. Interns receive hands-on experience and knowledge and earn academic credit through an approved college or university program. Parking or public transportation expenses are reimbursed. Interns must work at least 20 hours per week between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Depending on necessity and performance, the internship may continue across multiple semesters or seasons. Interns are excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations.

Requirements

Have completed at least two years of college, with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze written materials.
Be able to perform searches using open-source and social media platforms.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to families, law-enforcement and social-service agencies, and courts on issues related to missing and exploited children.
Liaise with law-enforcement and state agencies to help resolve cases.
Organize case information and maintain working case files containing documentation of activities and materials.
Perform searches using open-source and social media platforms.
Help maintain updated information in the case-management database.
Assist with NCMEC data projects.