Community Events Intern

Community Events Intern

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

• 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 sponsor ships.
• Coordinating event logistics including processing license agreements, conducting outreach calls, event setups and event debriefs.
• Creating marketing and stewardship collateral events.

• 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‑Wish

• 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

12-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including weekly in‑office working days on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The cycle runs from September 3rd, 2026, through December 3rd, 2026. Official start date is on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, with mandatory in‑person intern orientation at 9:30am.

• Participate in connection sessions with each member of our executive leadership team
• Participate in skill‑building workshops and check‑ins led 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