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

To apply for an internship, please send your resume and cover letter to the Volunteer Coordinator in your area:

Jenna Martin (jmartin@midsouth.wish.org), Arkansas (all but Northeast region)
Asheigh Rainer (arainer@midsouth.wish.org), NE Arkansas, West Tennessee and North Mississippi

• 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.
   

• 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.

• 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