Intern, Outreach, Training & Prevention (OTP)

Title:                       Intern - Outreach, Training & Prevention (OTP)
Location:                Alexandria, Virginia & partially virtual
Division:                Content & Community Engagement
Department:          Outreach, Training & Prevention 
Semester:              Fall 2022

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

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 SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, One Drive and Microsoft Office

HOURS:

A minimum of five hours per week until December 2022, 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

SALARY: 

Internships are unpaid; however Interns will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience and will receive academic credit through an approved program of their college/university. Other training, community outreach and prevention program research and support projects as needed.