Wish Creation Intern

Description This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by directly contributing to the wish planning process. Interns will work directly with our Wish Coordinators on the planning and execution of wishes. Daily Assignments Include: Researching travel information, vendors, special wish activities Filling out and sending wish paperwork for unique wish types Creating goody bags and itineraries to aid in the wish process Entering wish family data into our database Other duties as needed Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including at least one weekly in-office working 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.

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 Requirements Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in Social Work, Events Management, Non-Profit Management, Medicine, and/or Nursing 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