About the role#
The Missing Children Division (MCD) internship offers hands-on experience in supporting families, law enforcement, and social-service agencies. You will work directly with a team to assist in the resolution of cases involving missing and exploited children. This role requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week during business hours, Monday through Friday.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical assistance to families, courts, and law-enforcement agencies.
- Liaise with state and law-enforcement agencies to help resolve active cases.
- Manage case files by organizing documentation and maintaining accurate records.
- Perform research using open source and social media platforms.
- Update the case management database.
- Support ongoing data projects for the organization.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of college with a focus on Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze written materials effectively.
- Proficiency in performing searches on social media and open source platforms.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
Location & details#
- Location: Alexandria, Virginia.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Interns may receive academic credit and are reimbursed for parking or public transportation costs.
About National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children operates as a nonprofit organization focused on child safety. Founded in 1984, it serves as a national clearinghouse for families, law enforcement, and the public. The organization provides resources related to missing and sexually exploited children. It maintains its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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