Community Events Intern

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

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Events Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes, Penguin Plunge and Golfing 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, 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university academic program
• Able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606
• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Solid organizational abilities
• Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish

Nice To Haves

• Canva skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising 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.

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside.
• Learning opportunities outlined in the internship description.
• Participate in connection sessions with each member of our executive leadership team.
• Participate in skill-building workshops and check-ins lead by Human Resources.
• Build working relationships cross-departmentally with staff and fellow interns.
• Contribute to our mission of granting wishes for children with critical illnesses.
• Receive recognition from supervisor(s) and staff during cycle closeout celebration.

What This Job Offers

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