ECD Intern

Headquarters, 333 John Carlyle, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM 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 program s 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 mat erial (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 system s ; 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. Headquarters, 333 John Carlyle, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr National Center for Missing & Exploited Children