Mission Services Intern

Description This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by assisting the Sr. Mission Services Coordinator in providing wish boosts to wish children throughout different stages of their wish Journey.

Daily Assignments Include

• Identifying items to send in celebration kits sent to wish children
• Assisting in the office with set up for wish boost events and mailings
• Data Entry related to wish boosts
• Supporting the connection of wishes to corporate and individual donors
• Mailing letters to wish families
• Additional duties as assigned

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including one weekly in-office day on 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.

Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Desire to contribute to the Make-A-Wish mission

Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in Non-Profit Management, Business, and/or Hospitality

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