(VOLUNTEER) OSINT Investigative Researcher - Missing Persons Analysis

REMOTE POSITION (U.S.-Based Applicants Only)

Volunteer Investigative Researcher

Night Owl Reconnaissance (NOR)

Commitment: Minimum 2 hours per week | 60-day investigative cycles

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Make a Real Impact in Missing Persons Investigations

Night Owl Reconnaissance (NOR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in structured OSINT-driven missing persons investigations. We support active cases, conduct independent open-source research, and provide organized findings to appropriate stakeholders when warranted.

We are expanding our investigative pods and seeking disciplined, detail-oriented volunteers ready to commit to structured casework.

This is not passive volunteering. This is operational work.

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Role Overview

As a Volunteer Investigative Researcher, you will join a small investigative pod (4–6 members) led by a Squad Leader. Each pod operates within defined 60-day investigative cycles and structured case phases.

You will contribute to:

• Digital footprint reconstruction
• Social media and relational mapping
• Timeline development
• Public record research
• Geospatial and contextual analysis
• Structured reporting for internal case files

All work is conducted under ethical and legal guidelines.

What We Expect

• MINIMUM 2 hours per week (flexible based on productivity)
• Participation in case briefings and team collaboration
• Ability to follow structured investigative phases
• Clear, organized documentation of findings
• Professional communication and accountability

This role requires discipline, follow-through, and respect for the seriousness of missing persons cases.

Who Thrives Here

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Have interest or experience in OSINT, journalism, criminology, intelligence analysis, or research
• Are self-directed but comfortable working within a team structure
• Can handle emotionally complex subject matter professionally
• Understand that many investigations require persistence without immediate closure
• Value structure and accountability

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world investigative experience
• Structured OSINT training exposure
• Experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit environment
• Professional development within investigative teamwork
• Opportunity for advancement into senior investigator or squad leadership roles

Recruitment & Screening Process

1. Application review
2. Structured interview
3. Background screening (U.S.-based)
4. Onboarding & training
5. Pod assignment

Important Notes

• U.S.-based applicants only
• Must be able to work within U.S. time zones
• Compliance with data-handling and confidentiality standards required
• This is volunteer work with real expectations and impact

For questions about this role or our recruitment process, reach out to: info@nightowlrecon.org

NOTE: We will be reviewing and contacting applicants over a period of time. Applicants should expect to hear back by approximately April 15, 2026.

NOTE: Night Owl Reconnaissance is looking for volunteers who are based in the United States, able to work during U.S. time zones, and able to comply with U.S. background screening and data-handling requirements