MCD Internship

POSITION: Special Programs: Long Term Missing Cases Intern

DEPARTMENT: Missing Children Division

LOCATION: Alexandria, VA

SEMESTER: Fall 2025

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.