Internship Opportunities

Make-A-Wish Arizona internships are coveted, both because of the inspiring mission and because interns get real-world experience alongside talented professionals. We offer several internships for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. All internships (with the exception of the Southern Arizona Community Engagement Internship) are based at the Make-A-Wish Arizona Parsons Wish House in Scottsdale.

Intern with Make-A-Wish Arizona

Do you have what it takes to intern at Make-A-Wish Arizona?

Internship Cycles

FALL: Late August – Early December (Applications accepted January – July)

SPRING: Early January – Late April (Applications accepted August - November)

SUMMER:  Mid May – Early August (Applications accepted January - April)

How to Apply

The Make-A-Wish Arizona internship program is designed for young professionals with the goal of being a leader in the nonprofit sector. All interns must be 18 years of age or older. 

Interested applicants should submit the following materials to [email protected].

  • Cover letter indicating semester internship of interest (Spring, Summer or Fall)
  • Resume

*Applications without these components will not be considered. Please specify the position and semester you are applying for in your cover letter. All our internships offer valuable work experience and the possibility of college credit. Please no phone calls.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision

Make-A-Wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.

· Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.

· It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.

· As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.

NOTE: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, though this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.