Intern - Missing Children Division (MCD)

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children•Alexandria, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Missing Children Division Intern is assigned to a team within the Missing Children Division and performs one or more duties related to missing and exploited children, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities. The internship is based in Alexandria, Virginia, for Spring 2027. It is unpaid and provides hands-on experience and knowledge, with academic credit through an approved college or university program. Parking or public transportation expenses are reimbursed. The intern must work at least 20 hours per week between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Depending on organizational needs and performance, there may be an opportunity to continue over multiple semesters or seasons. Interns are excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations.

Requirements

Completed at least two years of college, concentrating in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrated ability to analyze written materials.
Ability to perform searches using open-source and social media platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability 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 documenting 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.