Job Description: Wishes & More is seeking a passionate and motivated intern to assist the Wish Department in a variety of wish-granting tasks, with a focus on engaging local event hosts and entertainment vendors. This intern will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector and directly impact the lives of children facing terminal and life-threatening illnesses.
Time Commitment: Weekly commitment of 8-12 hours per week
Responsibilities:
1. Community Engagement:
· Research local events and create a working list of potential opportunities to offer to current and former wish families
· Solicit in-kind donations from event hosts and entertainment vendors
· Foster new relationships by thanking donors and encouraging ongoing involvement
· Maintain an internal calendar of events
· Distribute opportunities among current and former wish families and track distribution in the Wishes & More Salesforce database
2. Other wish related tasks as assigned:
· Send and follow up on medical forms
· Input and make updates to wish records in Salesforce
· Partake in wish interviews with a seasoned volunteer
· Prepare wish budgets
· Collect and compare bids for purchase of gift items
· Create wish trip itinerary packets
· Plan wish enhancements to make the wish experience more unique and special
· Plan wish reveals to let the child know their wish is coming true
Preferred Skillsets:Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, organized, attentive listening, excellent oral and written communication, ability to work independently, career interest in non-profit organization, willing to accept a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.
Benefits:
· Gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector
· Develop outreach, communication, and project coordination skills
· Work in a meaningful role that directly benefits children facing life-threatening illnesses
· Potential for academic credit if coordinated through your institution
