Chicago, Illinois, United States · Unpaid Internship

The Community Events Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish external and internal fundraising events, including the annual Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes, Penguin Plunge and Golfing 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, 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.

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 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 
• 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 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.

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