Why intern at Make-A-Wish Arizona?

Our internships are coveted, both because of the inspiring mission and because interns get real-world experience alongside talented professionals. We offer several internships for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. All internships (with the exception of the Southern Arizona Community Engagement Internship) are based at the Make-A-Wish Arizona Parsons Wish House in Scottsdale.

FALL: Late August – Early December (Applications accepted January – July)

SPRING: Early January – Late April (Applications accepted August - November)

SUMMER:  Mid May – Early August (Applications accepted January - April)

Medical Outreach Intern (Spring 2025)

REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager of Referrals and Medical Outreach

JOB SUMMARY
This internship position’s primary objective is to strengthen relationships with the pediatric medical community to encourage referral submissions for all Arizona children who have eligible medical conditions. Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship experience. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contacts potential new wish families to help process their child’s referral
• Follows up with medical professionals regarding necessary medical information and paperwork needed to help determine referred children’s eligibility
• Co-facilitates medical outreach presentations and events
• Delivers medical outreach touchpoints to various medical professionals
• Assists in creating recognition opportunities for medical professionals
• Assists in creating medical outreach newsletter for medical professionals
• Assists in researching new medical professionals and treatment centers throughout Arizona

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Area of study in social work, child life, human development, psychology, communications, or business.
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office, Excel, online search engines.
• Professional communication skills, phone etiquette.
• Flexibility working with diverse groups – wish families, volunteers, staff
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Minimum 20/25-hour work week is desired.

Wish Granting Intern (Spring 2025)

REPORTS TO: Wish Manager

JOB SUMMARY
The Wish Granting Internship will provide candidates the opportunity to experience the mission of Make‐A‐Wish Arizona by directly contributing to the wish planning
process. This position works first‐hand with our Wish Managers and Director of Wish Delivery, and when permissible, with our wish kids and their families. Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship experience. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wish Coordination: Assists in coordinating the one, true wish of a child with a critical illness at the direction of the Wish Delivery team including the director and wish managers. Includes creating travel documents and compiling wish packets for families who are traveling.
• In‐Kind Donations: Solicits vendors and other local organizations to seek in‐kind resources that are directly utilized in granting wish experiences.
• Data Entry: Utilizes Salesforce database in order to input, manage, and track all wish‐ related data, such as medical clearances and all correspondence through the life of a wish.
• On‐Going Projects: Assists with a variety of ongoing projects such as process renovation, document overhaul, and assistance in other departments as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Minimum 15/20‐hour work week desired
  • Communication – comfortable speaking with wish families, donors, volunteers, and staff
  • Flexible – days and tasks constantly change based on the needs at hand
  • Bi‐lingual (Spanish) a plus
  • Self‐starter – can take initiative to complete tasks and projects when delegated
  • Commitment to professionalism
  • Must have reliable transportation

Events Intern (Spring 2025)

REPORTS TO: Director of Events/Events Specialist

JOB SUMMARY
The Events Intern will assist the event team with coordination of any Events; primarily working our Tucson Community Breakfast, Rock on For Wishes, and Kids for Wish Kids events. Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship experience. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist with the above mentioned events. This will consist of procuring items, completing the item intake process (in-kind donation forms), photographing items
• Discovery, cultivation and stewardship of event participants and supporters.
• Post event follow up and acknowledgement.
• Provide administrative support for events department.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent project management, customer service, and communication
• Ability to work quickly and independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Minimum of 15/20-hour work week preferred with potential for weekend hours per event schedule.
• Passion for the Make-A-Wish mission.

KEY SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• The candidate will gain critical project coordination and project management skills for a multi-faceted, multi-step project.
• The candidate will gain knowledge and best practices for fundraising events.
• The candidate will learn critical fundraising and donor cultivation strategy.
• The candidate will gain basic skill training in Salesforce/CRM software.
• The candidate will gain strong customer service and public speaking skills.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials to [email protected].

• Cover letter indicating semester internship of interest (Spring, Summer or Fall)
• Resume

*Applications without these components will not be considered. Please specify the position and semester you are applying for in your cover letter. All our internships offer valuable work experience and the possibility of college credit. Please no phone calls.

The Make-A-Wish Arizona internship program is designed for young professionals with the goal of being a leader in the nonprofit sector. All interns must be 18 years of age or older. 

Our goal this year is to grant 450 wishes for Arizona children facing critical illnesses. We are expanding our efforts and reach statewide so we can get closer to our vision - to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Every wish is as unique as the kids we serve. The common thread behind these wishes? Each wish is possible because of supporters in our community! Below are just a few ways you can help to support our mission.

Make-A-Wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.

· Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.

· It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.

· As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.

NOTE: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, though this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.