Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Internship

Mission: Make-A-Wish^® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Purpose of Internship:  To provide interns an engaging and valuable experience in one of the various departments within our organization and gain an understanding of how a nonprofit organization operates on a daily basis.

Please read before applying:  Please note this internship is unpaid.  All internships require a minimum of 180 hours and 12-15 hours per week spent in the office each week until completion.  Preference may be given to students willing to commit to two semesters.  Please consider school and any extra-curricular activities before applying.  We allow students to be very involved in creating their schedule so we expect you can commit to the required time spent in the office. 

Although unpaid, we can provide a well-rounded nonprofit experience and if the student performs well, serve as a recommendation during job search.

Intern Job/Position Responsibilities: Each program includes but is not limited to the following tasks and requirements. Please make note on your application of any special interests.

Volunteer Management Intern: (Oklahoma City Office only)

• Work with Volunteer Manager to develop volunteer trainings, appreciation and  recognition events
• Help keep accurate track of volunteer assignments and wish file status
• Volunteer Application intake & background checks
• Consistently provide follow up communication to volunteers and/or families working active wish files
• Assist the Development Team in recruiting and organizing existing volunteers for special events
• Work to retain volunteers by maintaining appropriate communication

Administrative tasks as needed

• filing
• data input into Raiser’s Edge (database most nonprofit organizations use)
• communication: semi-annual e-newsletter
• Following up via phone and e-mail on volunteer and wish family inquiries

Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills. Must be organized and detail oriented and be able to take great notes during follow up conversations.

• Must be personable and be able to speak to wish parents, wish children and volunteers.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills of ALL Interns

• Ability to learn quickly and work independently (when needed)
• Excellent organization, communication, writing and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects while staying organized
• Work well with staff, vendors and wish families
• Regular and predictable attendance!  Emergencies and sick days may be excused, but we treat internships like a job.
• Ability to follow through and handle projects responsibly and keep appropriate staff informed
• Interns handle answering and transferring calls in the office.  Must be professional in manner.
• HAVE FUN and learn every aspect of how a nonprofit organization operates

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of current office experience or
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior or
• Recent graduate (if you are a recent graduate, we will expect a commitment through internship semester)

One external training
On-the-job training

180 hours total and 12-15 hours per week minimum requirement

Length of semester-long internship – Spring (January-May), Summer (May-August), Fall (August-first week in December) 

If you are interested in an internship with Make-A-Wish^® Oklahoma,  please submit your resume, application and cover letter to the appropriate staff member listed below. Internships fill up quickly! We do offer year-round internship opportunities, so feel free to make inquiries at any time!

1. Please submit a current copy of your resume,
2. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this internship
3. And a completed Internship Application (This can be found at www.oklahoma.wish.org under the Volunteer Tab in the Internship Section.)

For Oklahoma City Internships, please contact:

Katie Robinson
Volunteer Manager
405.286.4000
krobinson@oklahoma.wish.org