Events & Development Intern - Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area
This is a paid, non-exempt, hourly summer internship within the Events/Development Department. The department plans and executes internal fundraising events and activities to assist in donations for Make-A-Wish. The position will assist the Events Department with preparations for events, follow-up tasks after the events are complete, and other fundraising/development activities as assigned. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be a California resident.
Compensation will be $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on location and skillset.
Time commitment of up to 24 hours per week starting in June 2025 through August 2025. Ideally, the right candidate would be able to work our hybrid schedule (in office Tuesdays/Wednesdays) in downtown Oakland, CA, with optional remote days through the remainder of the week; office is available at any time for use of resources. Other remote options outside our Oakland office to be considered.
- Event equipment inventory, packing and unpacking
- Data entry for in-kind donations, auctions, and ticket sales
- Attending and onsite work at least two events through the summer, including our Walk for Wishes Fundraising event
- Researching potential auction donors, schools for Make-A-Wish clubs, and prospects for external event hosts
- Calling and emailing contacts for donations and participation in events
- Assisting with application process for high school and middle school students applying for the Youth Board
- Other duties as assigned
- Passion for and desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with fundraising events
- Experience asking for donations
- PC proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Salesforce, or other database experience preferred
- Sick pay accrual
- Remote work optional capabilities
- Insperity Employee Assistance Program
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to: jobs@sf.wish.org. No phone calls, please. Application deadline is April 25, 2025.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Make-A- Wish is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, as required by law.