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, thought 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. 

Careers

Development Officer (Northwest Arkansas) 

The Development Officer is responsible for raising funds and awareness in the Northwest Arkansas region through mid to high-level corporate and individual giving. This position will utilize donor research, moves management, donor stewardship, and all necessary actions to achieve revenue targets.

As the Development Officer, you will: 

  • Develop strategies and implement plans to cultivate, upgrade, and acquire corporate giving through Wishmakers at Work efforts, matching gift opportunities, general corporate giving, and corporate foundation giving.
  • Act as liaison for Make-A-Wish America corporate partnerships to promote and support campaigns on a local level.
  • Develop and manage relationships with existing individual donors and family foundations to encourage renewal and increased donor support
  • Conduct proactive and reactive research to identify new prospects and evaluate philanthropic capability using standard wealth screening tools and other resources.

To read the full job posting and see application requirements, click here.  

Development Officer (Little Rock, AR) 

  • Develop strategies and implement plans to cultivate, upgrade, and acquire corporate giving through Wishmakers at Work efforts, matching gift opportunities, general corporate giving, and corporate foundation giving. 
  • Act as liaison for Make-A-Wish America corporate partnerships to promote and support campaigns on a local level. 
  • Develop and manage relationships with existing individual donors and family foundations to encourage renewal and increased donor support. 
  • Identify new revenue opportunities and relationships through a portfolio of high-potential donors and prospects within central Arkansas.

To read the full job posting and see application requirements, click here. 

Internships

Make-A-Wish Mid-South has several internships that offer on-the-job training as well as a chance to impact the lives of children with critical illnesses. 

We work with students year-round who are looking to gain experience in program services (mission delivery), development (fundraising/ events), marketing, special events, and volunteer management. Internships are available in our Memphis and Little Rock offices. We request a 10 to 20-hour-per-week commitment for the duration of two quarters/one semester by potential internship applicants. Make-A-Wish internships generally provide college credit. A staff member will provide all needed training relevant to Make-A-Wish Mid-South. 
 
Requirements:  
- Submit an internship application 
- Background check  
- Interview  
- Four to six-month minimum time commitment 
 

Marketing/Communications intern
  • Support in pre-planning social media content and strategy using Sprout Social platform
  • Create engaging blog and social media content. 
  • Complete social media communication requests received from staff members in a timely manner. 
  • Compose wish stories and other website content 
  • Create and edit graphic design collateral as needed 
  • Write press releases for upcoming wishes, and communicate with media as needed 
  • Writing sample is required along with resume and cover letter. 
  • Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing. 
Program Services Intern
  • 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 related field. 
Development Intern
  • 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. 

“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