Make-A-Wish internships are valuable opportunities for students to learn about organizational life and particularly, the non-profit sector. Our internships are designed so that students obtain real-world experience and gain the necessary skills to assist them in their professional life. We offer internships each semester in a variety of fields. Hours vary between positions but can be accommodated to fit the intern’s requirements. We ask that the interns start the application process two months prior to the start of the internship. Due to the nature of the non-profit life, all internships are unpaid.

We are now accepting applications for the summer 2007 semester. Internship opportunities will be available in the following areas:
Communications/Public Relations Internship
Special Events Internship-MO and IL Golf Classics
Special Events Internship-Internal/External
Fundraising Internship – Kids for Wish Kids
Outreach Program/Marketing Intern

More positions will be posted as they become available.

The Application Process
Step one: Send us your cover letter and resume
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Karen Callahan
Volunteer Coordinator
1324 North Rock Hill Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63124
Or
kcallahan@stlouis.wish.org

Step two: We will contact you for an interview
After reviewing the candidates for each position, we will contact you in regards to an interview. All candidates will be contacted, whether we decided to proceed with the application process or not.

Step three: Interview
If you decided to interview with us you will meet with the Volunteer Coordinator and the appropriate department chairperson. You interview will last approximately an hour. Please dress in business attire.

Step four: We will be in touch
The Volunteer Coordinator will get in touch with you when a decision has been made about a position. All staff, volunteers and interns are required to have fingerprinting, and background checks completed before starting an assignment with the Make-A-

Communications/Public Relations Internship
Time Commitment: minimum 8-10 hours a week

Requirements: Detail-oriented; good communication skills and writing ability; computer literacy and interest in innovative programming applications; ability to write a variety of communications materials consistent with AP guidelines. Intern should be flexible, adaptable and should be able to work well under tight deadlines. The candidate should also demonstrate an interest in participating in creative processes designed to maximize positive exposure for Make-A Wish Foundation® of Missouri.

Expected Assignments: Develop and update segmented press databases for use in events marketing; Develop photo archive system; Explore development of outbound internet communication; Interview designated wish children and families; Create fact sheets and draft articles that may be posted on the Web site and/or appear in newsletters and publications.Assist in development of media partnerships.

Other: Please send at least two writing samples with cover letter and resume. (Feature stories, creative writing or news articles preferred; scholastic essays and papers are accepted as an alternate option.)

Special Events Internship – MO and IL Golf Classics
Time Commitment: minimum of 12-15 hours a week

Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; some graphic design/layout experience preferred; able to communicate with people on various levels.

Expected Assignments: Work directly with the events supervisor to coordinate multiple aspects of two major fundraising events, the Missouri and Illinois Golf Classics; assist in contacting and securing vendors; participate in writing, layout and design of promotional materials.

Special Events Internship – Internal/External Events
Time Commitment: minimum of 12-15 hours a week

Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; some graphic design/layout experience preferred; able to communicate with people on various levels.

Expected Assignments: Work directly with the events supervisor to coordinate multiple aspects of external fundraising events in Missouri and Illinois, as well as assist in other upcoming internal events; assist in contacting and securing vendors; participate in writing, layout and design of promotional materials.

Human Resources/Volunteer Management Internship
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours a week
Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; some graphic design/layout experience preferred; comfortable and able to communicate with people on various levels

Expected Assignments: Work directly with the volunteer coordinator and board committee to develop and coordinate multiple aspects of the volunteer program. Respond to volunteer inquiries; interview prospective volunteers; help plan activities for volunteer appreciation week; assist in volunteer recommitment activities

Other: The intern will have the opportunity to create a portfolio of his or her work which will document his or her efforts throughout the semester.

Wish Storyteller Internship
Time Commitment: 10 hours
Requirements: strong research skills; attention to detail; excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in Microsoft Office

Expected Assignments: Work with executive director to prepare a Fact Finding Information Sheet and complete with each Wish Family; prepare interview questions for a Wish Family post-wish; call Wish families for interview and if family is not available by phone, send written questionnaire; Encourage families to send in photographs and thank you notes; call Wish Granters and interview; interview donors that are participating in Wish; creatively write stories summarizing Wish experiences with the purpose of sharing with others the impact the Wish; email summaries to staff once they are available; scan and file all materials related to a Wish Child; prepare a list of quotes that includes basic information about quoted person

Other: This is a new position and something that will develop over the course of the semester.

Fundraising Internship -Kids for Wish Kids Program
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours a week

Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; some graphic design/layout experience preferred; able to communicate effectively with school administrators and teachers and follow through on assignments; well organized; some marketing classes or experience.

Expected Assignments: Work directly with the fundraising coordinator to further develop and execute the Kids for Wish Kids program. Regularly contact participants to ensure the success of their activities and suggest improvements. Coordinate day to day tasks of recording current participant activities and status of involvement and the recognition and acknowledgement of participants. Help develop “product line” for Holiday Card/Products campaign. Creation and design of the bi-annual Kids for Wish Kids newsletter to be mailed to area schools and youth organizations.

Other: This is a wonderful opportunity to help advance a program dedicated to getting area youth involved in making wishes come true. The intern will be able to work with local groups and help them plan and carry out fundraising events to benefit children served by our Foundation.

Other: This is a wonderful opportunity to help advance a program dedicated to getting area youth involved in making wishes come true. The intern will be able to work with local groups and help them plan and carry out fundraising events to benefit our Foundation.

Outreach Program/Marketing Intern
Time Commitment: minimum 10-15 hours a week

Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; some graphic design/layout experience preferred; comfortable and able to communicate with people on various levels; Organized, creative and able to attend to tasks independently.

Expected Assignments: Work directly with the president on outreach program and serve as liaison between Ste. Genevieve Council members and staff. Help lay groundwork in other outreach areas. Engage outreach members by following up on their initiatives and help in development of outreach needs.

Other: The intern will have the opportunity to create a portfolio of his or her work which will document his or her efforts throughout the semester.