As an intern at the Make-A-Wish® Morgantown office, you will be exposed to two facets of a non-profit organization: Outreach and Development. In addition, you will be asked to perform general office duties. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 5 and Fridays from 9 to 3, and an intern’s hours and days can be flexible within that time frame. Internships are unpaid. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Leandra Hickman at lhickman@wishworld.org.
OUTREACH (Marketing and Communications)
• Assist in organizing community relations and outreach programs
• Identify and attend community events/health fairs/volunteer fairs relevant to Make-A-Wish
• Assist with promotional events
DEVELOPMENT (Fund-raising and Special Events)
• Assist the Regional Manager and development team that is responsible for raising funds for children’s wishes
• Assist with the Kids for Wish Kids and Wishmakers on Campus fundraising programs
• Assist in planning and implementing special events such as golf tournaments, motorcycle runs, haunted houses and recognition events.
• May include attending event planning meetings
• May include assisting at events depending on intern’s availability.
• Events are usually during weekends or evenings
• Make follow-up telephone calls to donors and volunteers (no telemarketing involved)
• Learn information about the children’s wishes while writing wish stories for thank you letters
GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES
• Answering phones/responding to emails
• Filing
• Updating databases (donor, volunteer, etc.)