Careers & Internships
At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check below for current open positions.
Looking for an internship that makes a real impact?
At Make-A-Wish Mid-South, interns don’t just gain experience — they help bring life-changing joy to children with critical illnesses. It’s a chance to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.
As an intern, you’ll:
- Learn how a nonprofit operates day-to-day
- Build career-ready skills in communications, development, program services, and more
- Support wish-granting efforts that directly impact local families
- Work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team
Schedule & Flexibility
Our office follows a hybrid schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m
- Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m
Intern hours are flexible within those times and can be tailored to fit your academic schedule.
Internship Application Deadlines
Thinking about applying? Here’s what you need to know:
- Spring Semester: Resumes due by October 31
- Summer Semester: Currently closed
- Fall Semester: Resumes due by September 16
Late submissions won’t be considered. Once your resume is submitted, our team will review your application and reach out to schedule interviews.
Please note: We’re unable to accept phone inquiries about internship status.
“When I accepted my internship position at Make-A-Wish, I had no idea just how deeply it would impact me. Not only did I gain real-world experience and develop a new set of skills...but I also gained a greater understanding of what it means to become a part of something bigger than myself.” - Kara Miller, Make-A-Wish Mid-South intern
- Support in pre-planning social media content and strategy using Later Media and Meta Business platforms.
- Create engaging blog and social media content.
- Complete social media communication requests received from staff members on time.
- Compose wish stories and other website content
- Create and edit graphic design collateral as needed
- Write press releases for upcoming wishes, and communicate with the media as needed
- A writing sample is required along with a resume and a cover letter.
- Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing.
To apply to this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Amanda Wiig, Director of Marketing at awiig@midsouth.wish.org.
- Responsible for assisting the Wish Coordinators in all aspects of wish granting.
- Assist with prepping and mailing some wish materials
- Write thank-you letters for donors.
- Update wish database, scan paperwork, and complete wish file close-out.
- Support wish interviews with wish families.
- Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Family and Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or a related field.
- Responsible for supporting fundraising staff in all aspects of revenue generation from fundraising event to cultivating individual and major donors.
- Assists with the coordination 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.
- Assists with in-kind solicitation for auction items.
- Ideal for candidates pursuing a degree in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration or related field.