The Wish Department is searching for an intern. The department works with our volunteers to plan and bring wishes to fruition. This unpaid internship opportunity will enhance the student’s project management, administrative and communication skills, which can be utilized in future for-profit or non-profit work experiences. This internship may count for college credit as the university or college allows.
- Assist with planning and coordinating wishes including research, budgets and creating itineraries
- Work directly with three Wish Managers and support their day-to-day needs
- Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, wish families and Make-A-Wish supporters
- Purchase and/or solicit donations for wishes or to fill our Wish Enhancement inventory
- Available 15 - 20 hours per week for 12 weeks or a minimum of 200 hours
- Three to five days per week, depending on schedule and school requirements
- Ability to lift 20 lbs
- Junior or Senior undergraduate student, or recent graduate, with an interest in non-profits
- Accuracy and attention to detail is a must!
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proven writing experience a plus
- Ability to work within deadlines and in a professional manner
- Experience with the internet, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Must have personal transportation to and from the office
- Willing to receive background check and sign confidentiality agreement
Email the following to Volunteer Manager Darcie LaMotte-Waage at dlamotte@oregon.wish.org:
- Cover letter with your preferred start and completion dates based on school schedule
- Current resume including relevant classes and/or projects
- Three writing samples
- Two design samples in PDF if you have layout experience
- Three references including contact info and their relationship to the applicant
Born in 1980, when a group of caring individuals helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 63 chapters in the U.S. and its territories. The Oregon chapter serves children, ages 2 ½ through 18, who live in Oregon and Clark County, Washington, and has granted more than 4,300 local wishes since it began in 1983.