unpaid
USA
Community Building / Management, Event Management
English
hybrid
about the company
People like you help Make-A-Wish® bring lasting, positive change into the lives of kids with critical illnesses. Your support makes it possible for us to grant their wishes, giving them a reason to stay strong through treatments and to believe in the promise of a better future.
diversity statement
"Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve."
your area of responsibility
Events include Walk for Wishes, Kids for Wish Kids®, Wish Makers on Campus®, and all other external events.
Assisting with community outreach and research.
Coordinating event logistics including: processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setup and event debriefs.
Creating marketing and stewardship collateral for corporate donor programs, authoring wish stories for fundraising collateral and stewardship frames, and performing other duties as assigned.
your profile
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Solid organizational abilities
Detail oriented
Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish.
Preferred Qualifications:
Coursework Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, Communications, and/or Graphic Design
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office (we are located in the River North neighborhood)
Minimum age for all internships is 18
Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check.
the benefits
An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside. In addition to the learning opportunities outlined in the job description, all interns also:
Sit down with the senior leaders of our organization
Have the opportunity to participate in our amazing culture
Network with our exceptional teammates
Create lifelong memories
