Intern - Missing Children Division (MCD)

National Center For Missing and Exploited Children•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Missing Children Division Intern will be assigned to a specified MCD team and perform one or more duties related to missing and exploited children. The internship is based in Alexandria, Virginia, for Spring 2027. Internships are unpaid; interns can gain knowledge and hands-on experience and receive academic credit through an approved college or university program. Parking or public transportation expenses will be 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 necessity 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, with a concentration 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 on open-source and social media platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
Work a minimum of 20 hours per week between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

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 related materials.
Perform searches on open-source and social media platforms.
Help maintain updated information in the case management database.
Assist with NCMEC data projects.