Make a Wish Utah provides interns the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized nonprofit organization and build their personal portfolio while making a real difference in the lives of children with critical illness. Make a Wish is hiring several interns including a Marketing & Communications Intern, Development Intern and more.
To learn more about all Make a Wish Utah internships and to apply, visit https://wish.org/utah/internships.
DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Make-A-Wish® Utah has an opening for a Development Intern. This person will work under the direction of a member of the Development team and will gain experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor research and portfolio management, and database administration.
Hours: 8-10 hours per week, flexible schedule
Duration: One semester or longer
Location: 771 East Winchester, Murray, UT 84107
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to a development staff member, the development intern will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the development team with fundraising activities, including donor research, securing donor appointments, organizing meeting materials and preparing stewardship pieces.
- Assist with the planning of donor cultivation events.
- Provide editing support.
- Maintain up-to-date development documents and databases.
- Record contact reports in database.
- File documents, organize supplies, and perform any other duties as requested and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Basic knowledge of design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, etc.), or willingness and aptitude for learning new programs
TO APPLY ~~ Email resume and cover letter to: jhortin@utah.wish.org
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Make-A-Wish® Utah has an opening next semester for a Marketing & Communications Intern. This position will offer experience in many different facets of writing and PR while working a variety of major projects in a fun team environment.
Hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Duration: One semester or longer
Location: 771 East Winchester, Murray, UT 84107
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing & Communications intern will:
- Maintain social media channels for the organization
- Research and write stories about wish experiences
- Edit and update website
- Compose press releases and PSAs as needed
- Assist with media campaigns for various promotions and fundraisers
- Manage media lists and community calendars as needed
- Provide photography and videography support as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Basic knowledge of editing/design software or willingness and aptitude for learning new programs
TO APPLY ~~ Email resume, cover letter, and 2 applicable writing samples to: jhortin@utah.wish.org
