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. Based in the El Paso office, the intern will serve as a vital point of contact for wish families—particularly Spanish-speaking families—helping with paperwork, gathering documents, managing communication, and supporting event invitations and itineraries. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, family engagement, and nonprofit operations.

Intern must be bilingual in Spanish and English, able to work at least 15 hours per week, and commit to both the Summer and Fall semesters.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Serve as an initial point of contact for wish families, especially bilingual households
• Assist in planning wishes and collecting necessary documentation
• Manage the "loss of contact" process for Spanish-speaking families
• Help prepare itineraries and coordinate family invitations to events
• Support the Program Team with day-to-day administrative and wish-related tasks
• Answer phones and provide outstanding customer service

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bilingual — fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Self-directed with solid time management
• Comfortable with planning, problem-solving, and multitasking
• Passion for working with families and contributing to a mission-driven organization

Support the Regional Development Director by assisting with donor outreach, maintaining accurate records, and helping prepare for special events and fundraising initiatives. This hands-on role offers exposure to both behind-the-scenes operations and donor-facing activities, providing valuable insight into nonprofit fundraising strategy and donor stewardship. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about our mission to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with donor outreach, research, and solicitation 
• Maintain records in Salesforce CRM
• Support fundraising campaigns and event prep
• Help with donor follow-ups and thank-you communications
• Collaborate on special fundraising initiatives 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how a fundraising team operates
• Gain exposure to donor engagement and strategy
• Build skills in communication, research, and CRM use
• Understand event logistics and donor stewardship

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication and research abilities
• Self-starter with great organization and attention to detail
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and email outreach
• Interest or experience in fundraising, sales, or public speaking
• Salesforce experience is a plus

Support the Major Gift Director in engaging and appreciating donors through thoughtful and creative stewardship efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in donor engagement, nonprofit development, and mission-driven communication strategies. Ideal for students interested in communications, philanthropy, or nonprofit management. Intern must be located in the DFW area and available 15 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and prepare donor birthday cards
• Assist with post-event donor follow-up and appreciation
• Research and recommend donor gifts based on giving levels
• Support budget planning for donor cultivation and stewardship
• Draft creative content for donor profiles and media spotlights
• Create templates for donor letters and impact reports
• Assist with general stewardship tasks and special projects as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Self-management and reliability
• Creative writing and storytelling abilities
• Interest in donor relations and nonprofit work
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team

Assist the Marketing & Communications Team with day-to-day graphic design needs of the chapter. The intern will support the ideation and execution of creative concepts, strategies, and campaigns while bringing new ideas and innovative solutions to the table. The intern will also design and produce a variety of visually appealing artwork for web, social media, email, and print while assisting the Graphic Designer with other requests as directed. Additional responsibilities include ensuring all projects and assets are accurate and aligned with enterprise guidelines, mission, vision and values; researching/gathering relevant information and creative techniques to support the design process and the execution of requests; and communicating with team members with transparency regarding project deliverables.  

Intern must be able to complete 20 hours per week (hybrid position) at the Dallas office.

Candidates *MUST* include a portfolio of work to be considered — PDF samples or website portfolio are acceptable.

Skills needed for this role:

• Must be proficient/advanced in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Relevant design experience (marketing experience a plus)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good and reliable communication
• Self-management
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Planning and research

This internship offers the following learning objectives:

• Learn about the importance of collaboration in creating and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Develop an understanding of how design affects the perception and legitimacy of the Make-A-Wish brand int he minds of our target audiences.
• Learn new programs or skills to implement new social media strategies and/or create new visual content (i.e. videos, gifs, presentations, etc.).
• Skillfully distill ideas and important messaging into concise designs while maintaining brand standards and thoughtful respect for our wish families.
• Design for a wide range of media, learning the proper process and the nuances between designing for each medium.

Play a key role in supporting the Marketing team by helping to bring powerful wish stories to life and engaging the community through various marketing efforts. Under the guidance of the Marketing Manager, the intern will interview wish families and volunteers, write compelling content, and assist with social media, email marketing, and event materials. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, storytelling, and digital engagement—ideal for students pursuing degrees in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields. Intern must be located in the DFW area.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview wish families and volunteers to collect impactful stories
• Write wish stories and volunteer spotlights for multiple platforms
• Assist with social media planning, copywriting, and community engagement
• Support email marketing campaigns and website content updates
• Help capture and edit photo/video content for digital use
• Create branded materials for events and community/partner use
• Provide additional support to the Marketing team as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with time management skills
• Interest in marketing, storytelling, or nonprofit work
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content creation is a plus

Support the Kids for Wish Kids program—a student-led fundraising initiative that empowers youth to raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish North Texas. Under the supervision of the Community & Corporate Director and Peer-to-Peer Manager, the intern will assist with outreach, engagement, and admin coordination to grow school participation across local ISDs.

This hands-on role is ideal for students studying nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or education. Intern must be based in the DFW area and available for at least 15 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Outreach

• Identify contacts at local schools (e.g., principals, faculty advisors)
• Research school backgrounds and philanthropic involvement
• Build contact lists and outreach strategies
• Schedule and prepare for meetings with school staff
• Draft meeting briefs and outreach materials
• Send thank-you emails and one-pagers
• Track school responses and engagement

Program Support

• Maintain organized records and assist with data entry
• Support other event or program-related tasks

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Strong written/verbal communication
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Planning, research, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with email outreach and teamwork
• Interest in events, fundraising, or education