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Make-A-Wish® Utah has openings for a Development Intern and a Marketing and Communications Intern. The Development Intern will gain experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor research and portfolio management, and database administration. The Marketing and Communications Intern will get experience in many different facets of writing and PR while working a variety of major projects in a fun team environment.

All Utah Make a Wish internships posted at https://wish.org/utah/internships.

Development Internship

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

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

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