Marketing & Communications Intern - Austin

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas internships are intended for college students and/or recent graduates seeking to gain hands-on work experience in the nonprofit industry. Our internship can fulfill academic course credits through most colleges and universities.

As the Marketing & Communications Intern, you will play a critical role in storytelling, donor engagement, and elevating the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas brand. This hands-on opportunity will allow you to gain real-world experience in nonprofit marketing while making a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about storytelling and creativity, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Writing and editing skills required.
• Proficiency in Canva and PowerPoint required.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation to travel across chapter territory as needed.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, problem solve, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable making phone calls on behalf of the organization.
• Professionally represent the Make-A-Wish® brand with internal and external stakeholders.
• Displays professionalism and quality customer service and delivery skills.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality.
• Experience or basic knowledge of most Microsoft computer programs, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Constant Contact, and/or video editing is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual/Spanish First Language is a plus.
• Experience with nonprofit databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and crafting wish stories for newsletters, website features, press releases, donor engagement, and other marketing materials.
• Develop and schedule content for our primary social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and manage the editorial calendar.
• Design marketing collateral for events, including programs, signage, and PowerPoint decks.
• Capture photo and video content at wish reveal parties, galas, and other internal/external events as needed.
• Assist Mission team with department needs when applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees