Special Programs: Long Term Missing Cases Intern

POSITION:               Special Programs: Long Term Missing Cases Intern

DEPARTMENT:      Missing Children Division

LOCATION:             Alexandria, VA

SEMESTER:             Spring 2027

 Do not apply to this position if you're interested in a future program. Future postings will be available closer to that semester program date. 

If the application deadline date has been reached and positions are still posted, please continue to apply as positions are still available and we're still accepting applications. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will assist Long Term Missing Case Managers with the following duties:

• Work on case files of long-term missing and abducted children and child homicide cases
• Support the Long-Term Missing, Facebook group creating narratives
• Assist in consolidating, analyzing and evaluating incoming reports, information and
  leads from various resources and agencies
• Communicate professionally with law-enforcement and family members on long-term missing and abducted children cases
• Conduct computer database searches
• Attend various on-site training seminars and presentations

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Prefer working towards a Master’s Degree or other advanced degree related to Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology or 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

Although internships are unpaid positions, each intern will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in the position of his/her choosing and will receive academic credit through an approved program at his/her college or as a volunteer. Interns will be reimbursed for parking or public transportation expenses.

HOURS:

The Special Programs, Long Term Missing Intern is required to work a minimum of 15 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.