Wish Coordinating Intern Winter/Spring 2025

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.

Daily Assignments May Include:

• 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
  
  
  

Time Commitment: 12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one in-office working day, from early January through end of May. It is required to attend our in-office orientation on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

Requirements


Skills and Abilities:

• 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
  
  
  

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
• Minimum age for all internships is 18
• Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check
  
  
  

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
• 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