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Mission Services Intern

CompanyMake-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist the Senior Mission Services Coordinator in providing wish boosts to children through celebration kits and event setup. Handle data entry, mailing, and coordination between wishes and donors.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
138
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

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

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.

Requirements

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


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

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 CommunicationAttention To DetailCollaborationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Categories
Social ServicesAdministrativeHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Executive Leadership Connection SessionsSkill-building WorkshopsCross-departmental NetworkingCycle Closeout Celebration Recognition