Corporate Partnership Intern Winter/Spring 2025

This internship provides hands-on experience in soliciting new, lapsed and returning corporate partners for corporate campaigns. Interns will learn how for-profit corporations partner with nonprofits like Make-A-Wish to further their initiatives. This role will directly participate in the coordination of key campaigns including Wishmakers at Work employee engagement campaigns, cause marketing campaigns, and assist with supporting and creating materials for these campaigns.

Daily Assignments Include:

·       Assisting in the launch, execution, and support of campaigns

·       Creating marketing and stewardship collateral for corporate partners and outreach

·       Coordinating volunteers and assisting with wish family outreach

·       Other duties as needed

Time Commitment: 12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one in-office working day, from early January through end of May. It is required to attend our in-office orientation on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

·       Attention to detail

·       Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment

·       Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Coursework in Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, and/or Communications

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.

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