Wish Creation Intern

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

4d • Hybrid

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 currently enrolled in a college or university academic program
• Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606 and be onsite weekly on 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.
• 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree