Intern - Fall 2024 - IACP

Closing Date:  Monday July 1, 2024

Cover Letter Required: Yes

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of policing and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking an intern to join our team for the Fall of 2024 from August through November 2024. The ideal candidate will be studying, recently graduated, and/or has experience in and be interested in criminal justice, law, forensic psychology, research, meetings, communication, or policy. Interns will be exposed to presentations and networking opportunities in the field of research, policy, and law enforcement. Open to allowing experiences in other topics of interest if feasible, and as they arise.

Various projects you may work on:

1. Assistance with projects related to improving policing-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP Center for Police Research.  
3. Assistance, as needed, with the NIJ LEADS Scholars program - which is designed to coordinate networking and professional development opportunities for the LEADS Scholars.
4. Data entry of speakers, sessions, events into event management database. (2) Aid in mobile app updates for annual conference. (3) Assist with direct-bill accounts for annual conference hotels. (4) Assist Conference Manager with Banquet & other event orders. (5) Assist with reviewing meeting space requests from group managers for space use during IACP events. (6) Aid in monitoring hotel pick-up reports. (7) Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as assigned.
5. Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the IACP Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.   
6. Assistance on IACP management studies as needed. 
7. Additional tasks or projects as needed.

Education/Areas of Study:   

Forensic Psychology, Law, Criminology, Policy, Criminal Justice, Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field   

Qualifications & Eligibility:   

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average 
• Excellent computer skills 
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities 
• A strong detail-oriented mindset 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines 
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members 
• Hybrid schedule
• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Work Environment:  

The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context. Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter

• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number
• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability. No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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