Community Engagement Intern

Description

The Community Engagement Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish, Penguin Plunge and Golfing For Wishes.

Daily Assignments Include:

• •Events include Kids for Wish Kids®, Wish Makers on Campus®, and all other external events.
• •Assisting with community outreach, research and prospecting for community groups and sponsorships.
• •Coordinating event logistics including processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setups and event debriefs.
• •Creating marketing and stewardship collateral events.
• •Researching opportunities for Community Engagement within assigned regions. This includes working cross collaboratively with other Community Engagement Managers in their region.

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

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• •Excellent oral and written communication skills
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• •Solid organizational abilities
• •Canva skills are a plus
• •Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish.

Additional Requirements:

• •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
• •Must be available to work in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• •Minimum age for all internships is 18
• •Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check

Time Commitment: 12 - 15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including weekly in-office working days on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The cycle runs from 1/7/2027, through 5/20/2027. Official start date is on Thursday, 1/7/2027, with mandatory in-person intern orientation at 9:30am.