Description: Assist the Marketing Manager in writing engaging stories, volunteer spotlights, and press releases as well as thought-leadership articles, social media copywriting, and communication engagement. Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop multimedia content to promote events, fundraisers, and wish stories. Intern will also be asked to assist in the planning, shooting, and editing of photo/video projects to capture impactful moments and stories.  

20 hours per week in Dallas. The intern will be able to achieve the following learning objectives:

• Understand the role of marketing within a nonprofit organization
• Develop storytelling and writing skills
• Learn to create content that adheres to brand standards and voice
• Gain insights into fundraising through marketing efforts
• Develop skills in multimedia production and digital storytelling
• Learn to analyze multimedia content performance and its impact on social media

Skills needed: Good communication, Planning and research skills. Teamwork and interpersonal skills, Creative Writing, Problem-solving skills, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Other: Social Media. 

Additional information: Intern must be able to complete at least 20 hours per week (or more) at the Dallas office. Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices, entry level photography and videography, editing software, and WordPress is ideal. 

Description: The graphic design intern will assist with day-to-day graphic design and marketing communications needs of the chapter. They will support the ideation and execution of creative concepts, strategies, and campaigns while bringing new ideas and innovative solutions to the table. Design and produce a variety of visually appealing artwork for web, social media, print, and events. Ensure all projects and assets are accurate and aligned with enterprise brand guidelines, mission, vision, and values. Research/gather the relevant information and creative techniques to support the design process and the execution of requests. Communicate with the team and other chapter employees with transparency regarding project deadlines, status, design direction, and deliverables. Assist the graphic designer with requests as directed.  

20 hours per week in Dallas.

Skills needed: Good communication, Self-management, Teamwork and interpersonal skills, Relevant work experience, Photoshop/Illustrator, Eager and willing to add to their knowledge base and skills, Problem-solving skills, Marketing.  

Additional Information: Appropriately addressed cover letter and design portfolio are required to be considered for the position. Internship to start on January 14, 2025, and end the second week of May 2025.

Description: Support Volunteer Services in volunteer recruitment, marketing, and training efforts, as well as database management. Assist in facilitating both in-person and virtual volunteer sessions, including Wish Granter trainings, information sessions, and Coffee Chats with volunteers. Conduct interviews with featured volunteers for the Community Star newsletter and assist with drafting monthly issues. Ensure the volunteer database is current, accurate, and well-organized by updating volunteer records, managing former volunteer clean-up, and confirming all active volunteers have designated roles. Build and maintain positive relationships with both volunteers and staff members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment in alignment with our chapter’s mission. 

I0-15 hours per week in Dallas or El Paso. Intern will be able to achieve the following learning objectives:

• Get hands-on experience with the systems and daily operations of a well-established nonprofit
• Gain insight into what it takes to successfully run a large-scale volunteer program
• Build a deeper understanding of how essential volunteerism is to achieve our mission
• Make connections with key people in your field of interest
• Build a strong portfolio of projects that will boost your resume and help you stand out for future job or internship opportunities 

Skills needed: Good communication, Planning and research skills, Salesforce CRM, Teamwork and interpersonal skills, Eager and willing to add to their knowledge base and skills, Public speaking, Database management, Microsoft Office, Bilingual- Spanish. 

Description: The intern will send Wish Completed emails to medical professionals with photos/recaps of the wish experience. May require connecting with the wish family to gather this information.  

Intern will be able to achieve the following learning objectives: Connecting with individuals who support and enhance our mission, as well as writing professional emails and communicating effectively.  

10 hours per week.

Skills needed: Good communication, Self-management, Teamwork and interpersonal skills, Active listening skills, Microsoft Office, Administrative. Preferred majors: Social Work, Child Life 

Additional information: Bilingual may be helpful if connecting with families. Remote/regional may be an option, but DFW-based would allow for attending wish celebrations and other in-person opportunities. 

Description: Excel work on Builders of Hope prospects Email blasts to 2025 BoH prospects in DFW and ELP regions Assisting with BoH Formstack Commitment forms Phone calls to Boh Members in DFW area and ELP Potentially some high level wish design assistance. 

Intern will be able to achieve the following learning objectives: Acquire an inside look at the formation of our new budget relieving initiative within our MAW chapter - Builders of Hope Committee High level view of the Wish Design manager role Help manage the formation of a new region's BoH Committee from the ground up (El Paso).  

10 hours per week in Addison. 

Skills needed: Good communication, Planning and research skills, Salesforce CRM, Self-management, Relevant work experience, Creative Writing, Eager and willing to add to their knowledge base and skills, Problem-solving skills, Active listening skills, Event planning, Database management, Microsoft office. 

Description: Assist the Program Team by working with wish families to help plan their wishes, assist in paperwork, answer phones, be one of the first initial contacts a wish family has with the chapter, and own the loss of contact process (specifically for bilingual families). Also, help with itineraries and invite families to join Make-A-Wish North Texas events. Other tasks include the retrieval of all necessary documents and other wish related tasks as they are needed – helping all aspects of the wish process to run smoothly. 

Intern must be able to complete at least 15 hours per week at the El Paso office. Candidate must be able to speak, write and understand Spanish.  

Learning objectives:  Organization, Project management, Best practices for communicating with Spanish-speaking wish families, Budgeting, Working with staff and volunteers