Start date will be January 9, 2025, and run through August 2025 or to be determined. A Wish Intern works with the Program Manager on the planning and implementation of the wish granting process to grant the one, true wish of a child with a life-challenging medical condition. This process will include, editing Wish template Itineraries, seeking In-kind donations, phone calls to Wish families to follow up on their Wish experience, mailing/shipping various communications to Wish families, and volunteers, faxing and following up on pending wish type medical approval, assisting with Wish parties for unique wish types, and any additional wish-related projects as assigned. Data entry in Salesforce.
Daily tasks would include contacting families, volunteers, medical staff, and vendors as needed, faxing and mailing documentation, data entry, donation requests and performing other additional duties as assigned.
The position is hybrid, with the intern ideally in-person at our St. Paul office, Thursdays, with opportunity for remote hours as needed. The internship is unpaid.
The ideal intern should be an energetic individual with good communication skills and strong attention to detail. This is a fast-paced environment where the ability to multi-task is essential. Interns should have flexibility working with diverse groups – wish families, volunteers, staff, and vendors. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Finally, knowledge of Word, Excel, and Internet is helpful. Extra bonus if you have worked in Canva.
Social Work, Communications, Non-Profit Management
Send resume and cover letter to Angela King-Jones at [email protected]
Time Commitment: Weekly commitment, minimum 10-15 hours per week
Supervisor: Program Manager