Spring 2023 Outreach, Training & Prevention Internship | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Intern, Outreach, Training & Prevention (OTP)
Headquarters, 333 John Carlyle, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America Req #383

Location:  Alexandria, Virginia & partially virtual
Division:  Content & Community Engagement
Department:  Outreach, Training & Prevention 
Semester:  Spring 2023

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship will be combination of in office and virtual
• MUST be local and willing to travel to headquarters location in Alexandria, Virginia for fingerprinting process
• Minimum of one day a week in office for internship
• Must have own laptop, computer, etc. (Jabber will be provided for phone calls)
• Must be experienced in Microsoft Office Suite

HOURS:
A minimum of 16 hours per week until May 2023, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Intern will help the Outreach, Training and Prevention Team (OTP) with the following duties:

• Communicate with public safety officials and maintain Excel spreadsheets for the Missing Kids Readiness Program (MKRP)
• Research and other support related to outreach, training and prevention data analysis, needs assessment, program evaluation, planning and records maintenance.
  

EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Must currently have or working towards an undergraduate or Master’s Degree or other advanced degree related to Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology, Sociology, Adult Education/Training or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated ability to analyze written materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• An interest and/or knowledge in crimes against children is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom