Wish Experience 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 Word, Microsoft Excel, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Chicago, Illinois, United States · Unpaid Internship Description This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by assisting with the onboarding and welcoming of wish families. Interns will work directly with our wish coordinators to help ensure each family feels supported and informed as they begin their wish journey. Daily Assignments May Include: Mailing wish journey booklets and other important correspondence to wish families Entering wish family information into our database system Making welcome calls to families to introduce them to our program and provide key information Conducting outreach to families we are actively trying to contact Other duties as needed Time Commitment: 10-15 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 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 pertaining to or experience with children, social work, medicine/nursing, customer service 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 job description, all interns also: Sit down with the senior leaders of our organization Build working relationships with interns throughout other departments Skill-based projects Participate in creating impactful lifelong memories for families

Responsibilities

Interns will assist with the onboarding and welcoming of wish families, ensuring they feel supported as they begin their wish journey. Daily tasks may include mailing materials, entering information into a database, making welcome calls, and conducting outreach.