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Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$21.75 - $23/hr

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How much do sexual exploitation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for sexual exploitation in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sexual exploitation?

Sexual exploitation refers to the abuse or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust for sexual purposes. This often includes profiting monetarily, socially, or politically from the sexual exploitation of another person. It can occur in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, or refugee camps, and is considered a serious violation of human rights. Sexual exploitation can include acts like forced prostitution, trafficking, and coercion into sexual activities in exchange for favors or resources.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working to prevent sexual exploitation, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working to prevent sexual exploitation often face challenges such as emotional stress, exposure to traumatic content, and navigating complex legal and social systems. It's important to prioritize self-care and seek support through regular supervision and counseling. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including law enforcement, social workers, and healthcare professionals—can help share the workload and foster more effective intervention strategies. Staying up-to-date with training and best practices also helps address evolving challenges in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sexual exploitation specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a specialist addressing sexual exploitation, you need a background in social work, psychology, or criminal justice, often with experience in trauma-informed care. Familiarity with case management software, legal reporting systems, and relevant certifications such as human trafficking advocacy are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable populations are essential soft skills. These competencies enable effective intervention, support for survivors, and collaboration with law enforcement and community resources.

What is the difference between Sexual Exploitation vs Child Sexual Abuse?

AspectSexual ExploitationChild Sexual Abuse
DefinitionInvolves exploiting individuals for sexual purposes, often through coercion, manipulation, or abuse of power.Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, often through force, coercion, or manipulation.
Work EnvironmentTypically occurs in illegal or clandestine settings, including trafficking networks or exploitative situations.Occurs in various settings, including homes, online, or public places, involving minors.
Required CredentialsLegal knowledge, victim support, law enforcement collaboration, and sometimes social work certifications.Legal expertise, child protection training, forensic interviewing, and counseling certifications.

While both roles involve sexual misconduct, Sexual Exploitation focuses on exploiting individuals, often adults, for profit or power, whereas Child Sexual Abuse involves illegal sexual acts with minors. Understanding these differences helps in proper legal and social responses to each issue.

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Infographic showing various Sexual Exploitation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,777 per year, or $21 per hour.

Internship: Legal (Winter 2027)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Washington, DC • On-site

Other

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation! If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us!  

The Exploitation Prevention & Advocacy Internship program enables you to participate in the ongoing work of defending human dignity. Internships offer a unique opportunity to combat sexual abuse and exploitation while gaining new skills through hands-on opportunities that seek to prevent exploitation before it begins. Interns also enjoy abundant opportunities to meet nationally recognized leaders in the field of anti-sexual exploitation and attend education briefings. The program also offers interns an opportunity to investigate their individual strengths and develop new skills. 
NCOSE is focused on mass-scale prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and deploys the tactics of corporate advocacy, public policy, civil litigation, and grassroots mobilization to reach this.  Read about some of our recent victories here.


ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The NCOSE Law Center, our own in-house embedded litigation law firm, has created and is spearheading the legal strategy and effort to end the sex trade as we know it within the next decade. NCOSE’s Law Center is filing groundbreaking lawsuits, providing critical policy analysis of federal and state legislation, building networks of state-level activists, submitting amicus briefs on potentially precedent-setting cases, as well as training and mentoring the next generation of legal advocates committed to fighting sexual exploiters. Interns with the Law Center will utilize their education and training to participate in this work.


*We are typically inundated with applications. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate and ask that you hold your questions until contacted for an interview.

 

TERM: January 6- April 16, 2027; possibility for extension: six months or 1 year


RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE*:

Legal interns will work directly with the Law Center team. Interns will be expected to engage in the following activities:

  • Assisting in high level and nation-impacting litigation, including drafting pleadings, briefs, demand letters, and appeals.· Researching and drafting policy advocacy documents.
  • Meeting with and being by mentored by the General Counsel and other NCOSE attorneys.
  • Researching and drafting model legislation in connection with sex trafficking, exploitation, prostitution, and pornography.
  • Researching legal questions and drafting memoranda for existing and potential cases.

*Tasks may shift based on the organization’s current need and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

**The legal internship is open to law students ONLY**

  • Passionate about opposing sexual exploitation, as well as a passion for NCOSE’s mission, vision and values.
  • High levels of initiative, creativity, work ethic, and good judgment.
  • Well-organized, self-directed, and able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented work ethic.
  • Has and can bring a working laptop and charger.


BENEFITS:

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members.
  • Mentorship from some of the movement’s leaders and in-depth 10-week training on various exploitation issues.
  • Incredible networking opportunities with movement leaders.
  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had.
  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

COMPENSATION:

NCOSE internships are unpaid. 


SCHEDULE:

This position requires 15-40 hours per week. Candidates must be mostly available during NCOSE’s office hours of Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST in order to coordinate with the team. Our team is in the office on M, W, & Th and remote on T & F. Evenings and weekends are typically not eligible for a NCOSE internship. 


LOCATION:

This internship is at NCOSE’s office headquarters in Washington, DC.

TO APPLY:

To apply, submit the checklist items and complete the questionnaire.

· Cover Letter describing your interest in a NCOSE Internship

· Resume

· Two Letters of Reference

· Unofficial Transcript

· Writing Sample


Incomplete applications, including those without reference letters, will not be considered. 

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About the National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Please visit our About Page to learn more.

You can find impact reports from previous years here.