Community Events and Walks Intern - Summer 2022

The Community Events and Walks Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish community 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.

Time Commitment:

Two - three full days per week from from June to August. Availability to come to the downtown Chicago office required.

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• 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 in: 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.

***Preferred candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.***

All internships are unpaid.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

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

We want to invite YOU to be a part of the magic that we experience every day at Make-A-Wish and learn why we are consistently ranked as one of The Nonprofit Times'" Top Nonprofits to Work For!"