Mission Services Intern
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Internship
Description
This internship provides candidates the opportunity to experience the magic of Make-A-Wish firsthand by assisting the Senior Mission Services Coordinator in providing wish boosts to wish children throughout different stages of their wish Journey.
Daily Assignments Include- Identifying items to send in celebration kits sent to wish children
- Assisting in the office with set up for wish boost events and mailings
- Data Entry related to wish boosts
- Supporting the connection of wishes to corporate and individual donors
- Mailing letters to wish families
- Additional duties as assigned
10-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including one weekly in-office day on 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.
RequirementsSkills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Desire to contribute to the Make-A-Wish mission
- Coursework in Non-Profit Management, Business, and/or Hospitality
- 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
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 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
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