Internship Opportunities
Internships are designed for current undergraduate (rising sophomores to seniors), graduate students, and recent graduates during the Fall, Spring, and Summer of each year. All available internship opportunities are unpaid positions. Housing is not provided. School credit can be provided. Positions are subject to change from the roles listed below due to departmental needs each semester. Virtual and in-office opportunities may be available.
To apply for an internship, potential candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and one professional letter of recommendation to [email protected]. For students seeking an internship for CHFD/HDFS credit or for Senior Capstone placement with early placement requirements, submit your application no later than 6 weeks before your deadline and include your site placement deadlines within your email.
Make-A-Wish is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Make-A-Wish Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Internship Cycles:
Fall Semester: Late August – Early December (Applications accepted January – July)
Spring Semester: Early January – Late April (Applications accepted August - November)
Summer Semester: Mid May – Early August (Applications accepted January - April)
*Please note, that certain internships are not offered every semester. Open positions are based on the needs of each semester.
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The Community Events Intern aids in the development, support, and oversight of third-party fundraising events that benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia; collaborates with local schools and universities to increase youth participation with our mission, through programs like Kids for Wish Kids and Wishmakers on Campus; shadows the Community Events Manager at community events and school presentations; collaborates with Community Events Manager to launch National campaigns, like Hot Chocolate 5K/15K; and must be comfortable communicating over the phone. Ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Business, Public Relations, Non-Profit Administration, or other related fields. All majors are welcome.
Seeking 25-30 hours/week commitment with a hybrid work schedule. The intern is required to work in the Atlanta office at least 2 days a week.
The Content Writer Intern enjoys storytelling and will learn how to do so in Make-A-Wish Georgia’s voice. They will tailor messages to audiences within each platform; schedules crafted social media content using Hoot Suite, optimizing timing based on audience preference; creates engaging blog and social media content; processes social media communication requests received from staff members in a timely manner; composes wish stories for our chapter website, Adopt-A-Wish donors and high-cost wish assists; and assists in developing social media strategies around upcoming chapter events. Writing sample is required. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing.
30-40 hours/week commitment currently a virtual position with the potential to be in office.
The Creative Services Intern serves as the main point of contact for the Make-A-Wish Georgia chapter website; uses the Drupal content system to update chapter website; schedules and manages any photographers and videographers needed; serves as a graphic designer for the chapter - designing promotional posters, flyers, handouts, etc. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite’s In-Design and Cava experience highly desirable.
30-40 hours/week commitment currently a virtual position with the potential to be in office.
The Corporate Development Intern supports the Make-A-Wish Georgia Development team by conducting research, creating company profiles, and developing presentations to support corporate fundraising strategies. The intern will be trained on the organization and its supporting systems and must commit to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity. The intern will be asked to assist coordinators and managers with organizing, maintaining, and tracking select corporate campaigns, events, mailings, writing projects, and Salesforce database records. The intern will gain an understanding of how we partner with corporations and community organizations, learn to research and develop new fundraising opportunities, and see how a nonprofit organization like ours manages stewardship and cultivation initiatives in our communities.
Successful interns love to research, write summaries of analytical learnings, and tend to be detail-oriented and organized. They will also exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and be genuinely curious about things. They must commit to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity. Ideal applicants are pursuing a degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, but all are welcome to apply! Writing samples may be requested.
Seeking 15-25 hours/week commitment with opportunity to work in-person or virtually.
Assist the Development team with the planning and execution of Make-A-Wish Georgia grants, stewardship programs, individual giving, and corporate alliances. A few responsibilities include:
- Create and design newsletters to mail to donors
- Research local and national grant opportunities
- Collaborate with wish families, volunteers, and/or sponsors to write wish stories
- Conduct wish data research
- Draft and prep grants for submission
- Assist the development team in stewarding donors
- Pull reports and input data into Salesforce
- Assist coordinators and managers in developing stewardship and cultivation initiatives
- Create collateral (via Canva, ThankView, Shutterfly, Publisher, and video apps)
Successful interns love to write and edit, tend to be detail-oriented and organized, and can manage and deliver project tasks and reporting in a timely manner. They will also exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and must commit to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity. Ideal applicants are pursuing a degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, but all are welcome to apply! Two writing samples are required.
Seeking 15-25 hours/week commitment with opportunity to work in-person or virtually.
The Southeast Development Intern is responsible for assisting the Southeast Development Director in Savannah with fundraising efforts in Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties; shadows and assists the Southeast Development Director at community events; assists with a major Make-A-Wish Georgia fundraising event; contacts local schools and explores ideas for school support; conducts research on individual and corporate prospects; maintains database records with consistent tracking in Raiser’s Edge; and assists with stewardship collateral using Publisher. Must be comfortable with communicating over the phone. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
30-40 hour/week commitment currently a virtual position with the potential to be in office.
The Special Events Intern is responsible for supporting fundraising staff in all aspects of revenue generation from fundraising event to cultivating individual and major donors; assists with the coordination of day-of vendors for events; assists with design, copy writing and production of donor materials and ongoing correspondence; conducts prospect research and analysis to support solicitation strategies; assists with the organization and tracking of donor and sponsor information; and assists with in-kind solicitation for auction items. Ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, or related field. All majors are welcome.
Seeking 20-30 hours/week commitment with a hybrid work schedule (in-office and remote). The intern is required to work in the Atlanta office at least 1-2 days a week.
The Volunteer Services Intern supports the Volunteer Services team in recruiting Volunteer Wish Granters in areas of need in Georgia; building relationships and facilitating touch points with volunteers; assisting in planning virtual gatherings with volunteers; attending and helping to improve the Volunteer Training Program; and assisting with volunteer engagement and other needs as they arise. Ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, or related field.
Part-Time 20-25 hours/week commitment and currently an in-person role.
The Wish Team Intern is responsible for assisting the Wish Coordinators in all aspects of wish granting; assists with sneak peek letters and creates toy boxes for wishes; assists with vendor/planning research for gift wishes; updates wish database, scan paperwork and complete wish file close out; and writes thank you letters to donors. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Family and Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or related field. All majors are welcome. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) encouraged, but not required.
Full-Time 35-40 hours/week commitment. Currently an in-person position.
The Wish Team Intern is responsible for assisting the Wish Coordinators in all aspects of wish granting; assists with sneak peek letters and creates toy boxes for wishes; assists with vendor/planning research for gift wishes; updates wish database, scan paperwork and complete wish file close out; and writes thank you letters to donors. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Family and Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or related field. All majors are welcome. Intern must speak and write in English and Spanish fluently.
Part-Time 20-25 hours/week commitment and currently an in-person and remote position.
All Students who are interested should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].