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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.

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   

BENEFITS

  • Opportunity to attend wish-related events, wish family activities and fundraising events 
  • Resume credit with a nationally recognized nonprofit organization 

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   

BENEFITS 

  • Opportunity to attend wish-related events, wish family activities, and fundraising events 
  • Resume credit with a nationally recognized nonprofit organization 
  • Opportunity to advance your professional portfolio with assistance from Marketing Manager 

TO APPLY ~~ Email resume, cover letter, and 2 applicable writing samples to: jhortin@utah.wish.org

Posted at https://wish.org/utah/internships