Community Engagement Intern in Chicago, Illinois at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

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

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 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.