ECD Intern

POSITION: Exploited Children Division (ECD) Intern 

DEPARTMENT: Exploited Children Division 

DIVISION: Exploited Children Division 

LOCATION: Alexandria, VA or Remote 

SEMESTER: All Semesters  

Please indicate on your application what semester you are applying to intern with the ECD. 

CONTENT: 

This internship position will entail limited exposure to graphic content related to child sexual exploitation, including but not limited to, chatlogs, report narratives, and graphic descriptions of sexual abuse.  

This position supports one of NCMEC’s largest programs of work in the fight against child sexual exploitation.  The subject matter of all responsibilities and opportunities during this internship will focus on child sexual abuse material (CSAM), child sexual abuse, the online enticement of children and other forms of child sexual exploitation.  Candidates should strongly consider this subject matter before applying. 

Due to potential exposure to imagery and text involving the sexual exploitation of children, the internship candidate will meet with a member of the Family Advocacy Division (FAD) prior to selection and will be required to attend Safeguard sessions on a regular basis. This internship also requires participation in group Safeguard sessions. 

HOURS 

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. Interns will be excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Position involves contact with law enforcement, electronic service providers and other partner stakeholders on sensitive issues requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment. 

• Assist with report and database entry, maintenance, and information collection.  

• Follow up with both domestic and international law enforcement related to ongoing cases and arrests; update Child Victim Identification and CyberTipline Program database systems; coordinate with ECD analysts to draft success stories for dissemination which may also include preparing PowerPoint presentation decks. 

• Coordinate, produce, send, and receive “Feedback” requests for law-enforcement agencies in receipt of CyberTipline Reports. 

• Assist in collaborative efforts with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) Federal Liaisons and local law-enforcement agencies to ensure appropriate submission of requests before assignment to NCMEC ECD analysts. 

• Assist with report and database entry, maintenance, and information collection.  

• Assist with quality control of the law enforcement contact database. 

• Research news articles, technologies, and other areas of ECD work. 

• Provide information regarding NCMEC’s mission and resources, via phone, email and in-person, to interested parties. 

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions, including the ECD Mission and Values. 

• Communicate with co-workers, management, law-enforcement officials, and others in a courteous and professional manner. 

• Attend various on-site training seminars and presentations. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: 

• Completed two (2) years of college with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Communications and Media Relations, Government Affairs, or related field. 

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale. 

• Ability to undergo initial and periodic background checks. 

• Ability to perform searches in open source and social media platforms. 

• Excellent organizational skills, report writing, and time management skills. 

• Display quality control and high standards when performing data entry. 

• MUST be able to use discretion while handling and maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. 

• Ability to work independently. 

SALARY 

Although internships are unpaid positions, each intern will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience while receiving academic credit through an approved program at his/her college, or as a volunteer.