National Policing Institute 2023 Spring Internship - Local Programs Division
Local Programs · Arlington, Virginia
INTERNSHIP DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Policing Institute is looking for a motivated student who is interested in policing and criminal justice issues and their implications and committed to advancing the Institute’s mission, goals, values, and programs (https://www.policinginstitute.org/). This intern will work on a variety of projects assisting law enforcement agencies to include research assistance and support for training and technical assistance efforts. We are also looking for a candidate to possess a proactive approach to the job and look for ways to improve the project or add value to the deliverables. Internships are flexible and can be structured around a student’s course schedule. Interns must work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Below are several areas of focus for the internship program.
Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Science Majors, or related fields
Programmatic Tasks
- Research information using online academic databases or other publications.
- Organize and clean criminal justice data.
- Conduct outreach assistance to partner organizations.
- Support ongoing projects and staff that are engaged in our programmatic work.
- Assist with logistics for meetings, off-site work, site-visits, and related events.
- Support the planning of project meetings and presentations by assisting with developing agendas and providing support for staff and researchers.
- Assist with the development of written products including policy briefs, research memos, and presentations.
- Proofread, edit, and check documents.
- Assist with proposal development.
- Attend panel discussions, symposia, and other meetings.
- Complete other project tasks as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Possess a commitment to advancing the National Policing Institute values, mission, goals, and programs, with an understanding of a range of criminal justice issues and their implications.
- Exhibit excellent research, writing, editing skills, and an analytical mind.
- Knowledge of American Psychological Association (APA) writing/reference techniques (a standard in the field).
- Highly organized and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Contain excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills who will work with a range of staff, including data-driven researchers.
- Exhibit attention to detail.
- Display excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity and the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Furthermore, applicants must be current students and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program (within the next year). Non-degree seeking students are ineligible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- This is a non-paid internship. Can be used for academic credit.
- Please submit your application package no later than November 30, 2022.
- Must agree to a background investigation.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
