Community Engagement Intern

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish, Penguin Plunge and Golfing For Wishes. Daily Assignments Include: Events include Kids for Wish Kids®, Wish Makers on Campus®, and all other external events. Assisting with community outreach, research and prospecting for community groups and sponsorships. Coordinating event logistics including processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setups and event debriefs. Creating marketing and stewardship collateral events. Researching opportunities for Community Engagement within assigned regions. This includes working cross collaboratively with other Community Engagement Managers in their region.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Solid organizational abilities
• Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606
• Must be available to work in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Minimum age for all internships is 18
• Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Canva skills are a plus
• Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish, Penguin Plunge and Golfing For Wishes.
• Assisting with community outreach, research and prospecting for community groups and sponsorships.
• Coordinating event logistics including processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setups and event debriefs.
• Creating marketing and stewardship collateral events.
• Researching opportunities for Community Engagement within assigned regions.

Benefits

• An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed