Internships
Make-A-Wish North Texas offers college students from freshman to senior year and recent college graduates the opportunity to gain real world experience in a challenging yet fun and rewarding work environment. Our chapter works with students and recent alumni who are willing to dedicate at least 15 hours per week and learn about the Make-A-Wish mission, brand, and operations of a high performing organization. Interns gain a variety of skills throughout the program, including technical proficiency, networking, and relationship management through weekly projects and monthly workshops hosted by local volunteers in top industries.
These are non paid internships that run in the fall, spring, and summer, and letters of recommendation are provided upon completion of the program and fulfillment of all requirements.
Fall 2026 internship applications are open! To apply, please submit a cover letter noting desired role, resume, and any other details as required to volunteer@ntx.wish.org by end of day Friday, August 14.
Development - Dallas Internship
THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
We are seeking a motivated Development Intern to support post-event efforts for Wish Night Dallas and assist with planning for the 2027 gala. Responsibilities include donor and sponsor follow-up, organizing event data, maintaining donor records, preparing sponsorship materials, and supporting outreach and planning timelines.
The intern will also assist with North Texas Giving Day by making donor calls, writing thank-you notes, assembling mailings, and providing general administrative support.
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, and event planning, along with opportunities to build communication, organization, and project management skills.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Team player with good interpersonal skills
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Detail-oriented and eager to learn
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Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising
Wish Granting - El Paso Internship
THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
This intern will support the Program Team in bringing life-changing wishes to reality by assisting with the planning and coordination of wishes for children with critical illnesses.This intern will serve as a vital point of contact for wish families—particularly Spanish-speaking families. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, family engagement, and nonprofit operations.
It is preferred this intern is bilingual, able to work at least 15 hours per week, and commit to both the fall and spring semesters.
Key Responsibilities:
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Serve as an initial point of contact for wish families, especially bilingual households
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Assist in planning wishes and collecting necessary documentation
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Manage the “loss of contact” process for Spanish-speaking families
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Help prepare itineraries and coordinate family invitations to events
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Support the Program Team with day-to-day administrative and wish-related tasks
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Answer phones and provide outstanding customer service
Skills & Qualifications:
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Bilingual Preferred – fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
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Self-directed with solid time management
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Comfortable with planning, problem-solving, and multitasking
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Passion for working with families and contributing to a mission-driven organization
Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, with the following tentative interview and start dates:
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Semester |
Deadlines |
Interviews |
Tentative Start |
Tentative End |
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Fall |
First Friday of August |
August |
First week of September |
Week before Christmas |
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Spring |
First Friday of December |
December |
Second week of January |
Second week of May |
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Summer |
First Friday of May |
May |
First week of June |
Second week of August |
Join a dedicated team with a collective mission to grant life-changing wishes for kids with critical illnesses.