Intern - Spring 2023
Locations: Headquarters; Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Closing Date: Friday November 18, 2022
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking an intern to join our team for the Spring of 2023 from January through April 2023. The ideal candidate will be studying, recently graduated, and/or has experience in and be interested in criminal justice, law, forensic psychology, research, meetings, communication, or policy. Interns will be exposed to presentations and networking opportunities in the field of research, policy, and law enforcement. Open to allowing experiences in other topics of interest if feasible, and as they arise.
Various projects you may work on:
- Assistance with projects related to improving law enforcement-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP/UC Research Center.
- Assistance, as needed, with the NIJ LEADS Scholars program - which is designed to coordinate networking and professional development opportunities for the LEADS Scholars.
- Data entry of speakers, sessions, events into event management database. (2) Aid in mobile app updates for annual conference. (3) Assist with direct-bill accounts for annual conference hotels. (4) Assist Conference Manager with Banquet & other event orders. (5) Assist with reviewing meeting space requests from group managers for space use during IACP 2021. (6) Aid in monitoring hotel pick-up reports. (7) Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as assigned.
- Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the Law Enforcement Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.
- Assistance on IACP management studies as needed.
- Additional tasks or projects as needed.
Education/Areas of Study:
- Forensic Psychology, Law, Criminology, Policy, Criminal Justice, Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field
Qualifications & Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
- Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
- Minimum 3.0 grade point average
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
- A strong detail-oriented mindset
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members
- Hybrid schedule
- Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus
Work Environment:
The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context. Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required.
All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume
- The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.
- Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number
- The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
- Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review
