Communications Intern

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

POSITION:               Communications Intern

DEPARTMENT:       Strategic Advancement & Partnerships

LOCATION:             Alexandria, VA

SEMESTER:             Summer 2025

NOTE: Please be sure to visit missingkids.org/Internship Program Information to review the Internship Application Process Summary & Requirements before applying to ensure your application is complete

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative and clerical support for Communications projects
• Maintains assigned office, program and event records, files and databases
• Prepares event related correspondence and reports
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work on a project team
• Interest in enhancing proven writing and editing skills
• Creating communication media: presentation, posters, flyers, media pitches
• Writing and analyzing press releases and materials for distribution and engagement  
• Maintains a working knowledge of the organizations mission and programs and is comfortable calling reporters and media outlets
• May include some evening activities and events and possibly weekend events

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Must have completed at least two years of college and working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated ability to analyze written materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information

SALARY

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. Interns will be reimbursed for parking or public transportation expenses.

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with some events in the evenings and/or weekends) during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.