Mission Services Intern

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.

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.

• 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

Time Commitment: 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.

Skills 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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 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