unpaid
USA
Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising, Information Technology
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
Assist in creating engaging and compelling content including video production, graphics, and editing, for social media platforms that ensures brand consistency.
Provide support for ongoing social media campaigns and upcoming events.
Support the moderation of Facebook groups by sharing content and actively participating in discussions.
Contribute to coverage of events and wishes through asset collection and post creation
Writing marketing content in several forms. This may involve research and phone or in-person interviews.
your profile
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Understanding of style guides and familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook.
Proficiency in Office 365.
Basic photography, photo editing, video editing, and/or graphic design experience.
Experience using software like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
Completion of introductory marketing coursework
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.
Submit two non-academic writing samples (news release, blog post, newsletter article, etc.)
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
