Community Events Intern at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oral Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Canva

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Chicago, Illinois, United States · Unpaid Internship The Community Events Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes, Penguin Plunge and Golfing For Wishes. Daily Assignments Include: Events include Walk for Wishes, 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. 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 June 4th, 2026, through August 6th, 2026. Official start date is on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, with mandatory in-person intern orientation at 9:30am. 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 internship description, interns also have the opportunity to: 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

Responsibilities

The Community Events Intern assists with the administration of fundraising events for Make-A-Wish. Responsibilities include community outreach, event logistics coordination, and creating marketing materials.