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.
Public Relations Intern will assist with public relations efforts of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire while further developing skills in public relations, brand management, and written and oral communications.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Content creation including but not limited to Make-A-Wish OCIE 40th Anniversary, general fact updates, graphics, and photos
- Crafting and posting on social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube when applicable
- Content creation for chapter website
- Crafting news releases and media alerts in association with Make-A-Wish OCIE initiatives and events focusing on the 40th Anniversary
- Communicate with city officials regarding Make-A-Wish OCIE 40th Anniversary
Internship Qualifications:
- Must be working towards a college level degree
- Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations major preferred
- Strong project management skills and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with Canva and Adobe graphic design software
- Minimum of 16-hour work week preferred
