Wish Experience Intern

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

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by assisting with the onboarding and welcoming of wish families. Interns will work directly with our wish coordinators to help ensure each family feels supported and informed as they begin their wish journey.

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 pertaining to or experience with children, social work, medicine/nursing, customer service

Responsibilities

• Mailing wish journey booklets and other important correspondence to wish families
• Entering wish family information into our database system
• Making welcome calls to families to introduce them to our program and provide key information
• Conducting outreach to families we are actively trying to contact
• 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 projects
• Participate in creating impactful lifelong memories for families

What This Job Offers

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