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What is the difference between Intern Open Source vs Intern Software Developer?

AspectIntern Open SourceIntern Software Developer
Required CredentialsBasic programming skills, familiarity with open source platformsKnowledge of programming languages, coding experience, possibly coursework in software development
Work EnvironmentCollaborative open source communities, remote contributionsCompany offices or remote, structured projects within a company
Employer & Industry UsageOpen source projects, tech companies, nonprofitsSoftware companies, tech startups, corporate IT teams
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding open source contributions, entry-level open source rolesGaining software development experience, internship opportunities

Intern Open Source roles focus on contributing to open source projects, often remotely and collaboratively, requiring basic programming skills. Intern Software Developer positions are typically within companies, involving structured projects and possibly more formal coding requirements. Both roles serve as entry points into software development but differ mainly in environment and scope.

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Job description

POSITION:                              Intern

DEPARTMENT:                     Office of Legal Counsel (OLC)

LOCATION:                             Alexandria, VA

SEMESTER:                            Summer 2026 Interested Applicants ONLY

General Description: 


NCMEC’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) manages and oversees corporate legal work (e.g., contracts, presentation reviews, litigation, technical assistance requests, business record declarations) and legislative/public policy initiatives (international, federal, and state) for the organization. This includes drafting/negotiating contracts, prepping witnesses for court testimony, strategizing relating to legislative agendas to support NCMEC’s mission, and lobbying and testifying relating to proposed and pending legislation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in preparing business record declarations at the request of U.S. and non-U.S. federal and state prosecutors to admit NCMEC reports in court proceedings.
  • Assist in drafting consultant and partnership agreements.
  • Legal research relating to case trends on issues pertinent to NCMEC’s mission.
  • Legal and online research relating to international, federal, and state legislative issues.
  • Drafting summaries/analyses of legal and policy issues relating to NCMEC’s mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Completed at least 2 years of college with a focus on law, political science, public policy, criminal justice, or a related field
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale
  • Ability to perform searches in open source/social media platforms and legal research databases (e.g., Lexis, Pacer, etc.), including research relating to laws and statutes following orientation relating to these databases
  • Excellent organizational skills, report writing, and time management skills
  • Demonstrate quality control, attention to details, and high standards when writing emails/memos/summaries of work performed and when completing data entry       
  • Ability and confidence in communicating questions and project summaries clearly to one or more OLC attorneys/staff members
  • Must be able to use discretion while handling and maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive information relating to NCMEC and/or case-related information
  • Ability to work independently

 

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 or as a volunteer.

HOURS:

This is an in-person internship, with opportunity for a hybrid/remote schedule for certain weeks during the summer. The OLC Intern is required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters (based on divisional need and the Intern’s performance there may be the opportunity to work over the course of multiple semesters/seasons).  Interns will be excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations.