Mission Services Intern- Fall 2023

Description

Organizational Overview:

Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 15,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish with children in all 102 counties across the state.

A wish can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much.

Life-changing wish journeys are made possible by dedicated staff and volunteers who fulfill the work of our mission, helping children discover, create, fulfill and experience the lasting impact of their most heartfelt wish.

This internship provides candidates insight into how staff and volunteers work together to deliver high impact wish experiences for wish children and their families. Interns will gain first-hand exposure to the various stages of the wish journey and will play a key role in the planning and execution of wish volunteer initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Volunteer outreach
• Assigning volunteers to wishes
• Maintaining volunteer contacts in Salesforce
• Supporting the design and coordination of volunteer engagement activities
• Updating wish granting reference documents
• Drafting volunteer-specific content for monthly newsletters
• Additional duties as assigned.

Time Commitment: Internship will take place from September through December. Part-time, hybrid work with one day in the office per week and remainder of work completed remotely.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office (we are located in the River North neighborhood)
• Minimum age for all internships is 18
• Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check.

***Preferred candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.***

All internships are unpaid.

Important Note:

To protect the health and safety of our community, employees, guests and their families, Make-A-Wish Illinois is requiring all interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of that status to maintain internship. Make-A-Wish Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodations will be provided based on religious beliefs and to those with disabilities.

Benefits

An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside. In addition to the learning opportunities outlined in the job description, all interns also:

• Sit down with the senior leaders of our organization
• Have the opportunity to participate in our amazing culture
• Network with our exceptional teammates
• Create lifelong memories

We want to invite YOU to be a part of the magic that we experience every day at Make-A-Wish and learn why we are consistently ranked as one of The Nonprofit Times' "Top Nonprofits to Work For!"