Community Events Intern Winter/Spring 2025
Make-A-Wish® Illinois
Chicago, illinois
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
The Community Events Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes.
Daily Assignments Include:
· 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.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Solid organizational abilities
· Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish.
Additional Requirements:
· Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office
· Minimum age for all internships is 18
· Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check.
Time Commitment: 12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one in-office working day (2 in-office days is preferred), from early January through end of May. It is required to attend our in-office orientation on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
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
· Build working relationships with interns throughout other departments
· Skill-based workshops and projects
· Participate in creating impactful lifelong memories for families
· Opportunity to assist in the creation and execution of wish progression