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Community Events Intern

CompanyMake-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Community Events Intern assists with the administration of fundraising events for Make-A-Wish. Responsibilities include community outreach, event logistics coordination, and creating marketing materials.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
141
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
For Illinois children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who are battling critical illnesses, Make-A-Wish Illinois works together with the community to create life changing wishes. Children can be referred by a medical professional currently treating the child, the child's parents/guardians or the child him- or herself. There is no cost to the family. Through the support of generous donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Illinois is able to provide hope, strength and transformation to hundreds of children each year. See stories of hope on the Make-A-Wish Illinois social media channels @wishillinois.
About the Role

Description

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.

Requirements

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 
Key Skills
Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsCanva
Categories
Social ServicesMarketingEducationAdministrative
Benefits
Learning OpportunitiesConnection SessionsSkill-Building WorkshopsCross-Departmental RelationshipsRecognition