Wish Coordinating Intern, Create

Make-A-Wish Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL
12dHybrid

About The Position

This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by directly contributing to the wish planning process. Interns will work directly with our Wish Coordinators on the planning and execution of wishes.

Requirements

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish
  • Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606 and be onsite Thursdays
  • Minimum age for all internships is 18
  • Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Coursework in Social Work, Events Management, Non-Profit Management, Medicine, and/or Nursing

Responsibilities

  • Researching travel information, vendors, special wish activities
  • Filling out and sending wish paperwork for unique wish types
  • Creating goody bags and itineraries to aid in the wish process
  • Entering wish family data into our database
  • Other duties as needed

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
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