At Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, we grant life changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Interns for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire give of their time and talents to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
All of our internships are unpaid; however, in return for their hard work and dedication, our interns receive valuable training, knowledge, hands-on nonprofit work experience, a chance to meet others, and the gratification of making a difference in the life of a child. Academic credit can also be provided for students (specific criteria/requirements of the student’s educational institution apply). All interns must be a current undergraduate or graduate student (over the age of 18) with excellent written and oral communications skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality, computer proficiency, and a passion for the work of Make-A-Wish.
Marketing and Communications Intern will assist with marketing and communications efforts of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire while further developing skills in marketing, brand management, and written and oral communications.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Create content and captions for social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube when applicable
- Assist with monthly newsletter by curating content for staff Wish House Bulletin and Wishful Thinking eNewsletter
- Manage media on SharePoint by uploading photos and labeling content
- Assist with event marketing for Pickleball for Wishes and The Make-A-Wish Gala
- Research photos for events look book
- Research sponsors and add handles to the Social Media Plan
- Assist with communication efforts for the 40th Anniversary
- Assist with translating content into Spanish, if applicable
Internship Qualifications:
- Must be working towards a college level degree
- Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations major preferred
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail-oriented and creative
- Familiarity with Canva and Adobe graphic design software
- Minimum of 8-hour work week preferred
