Community Events Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Make-A-Wish® Illinois Full time
Job Description

The Community Events Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk 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 and research.
  • Coordinating event logistics including processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setup and event debriefs.
  • Creating marketing and stewardship collateral for corporate donor programs, authoring wish stories for fundraising collateral and stewardship frames, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Solid organizational abilities.
  • Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office.
  • 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 at least one in-office working day (2 in-office days is preferred), from early January through end of May. It is required to attend our in-office orientation on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

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.


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