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

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, People Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Fast-Paced Environment, Independent Work, Event Planning, Research Skills, Donor Follow-Up, Committee Meeting Assistance, Auction Logistics, Online Bidding Systems

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Chicago, Illinois, United States · Unpaid Internship This internship provides candidates first-hand experience with planning and execution of Make-A-Wish Illinois Signature Events. The Signature Events Fall Intern assists with internal events throughout the internship cycle. Daily Assignments Include: Assisting with silent auction logistics and support with our online bidding system Daily work in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. Assisting with committee meetings Assisting with donor follow-up Assisting with event research and solicitations Other duties as assigned Time Commitment: 12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one weekly in-office working day on 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. Requirements Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong people skills Proficiency with Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Ability to work independently/improvise on the spot Desire to contribute to the Make-A-Wish mission Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing or Communications Graphic Design experience a plus 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 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 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 Signature Events Intern assists with planning and execution of Make-A-Wish Illinois Signature Events, including logistics for silent auctions and support for online bidding systems. Daily tasks also involve assisting with committee meetings, donor follow-up, and event research.