Internships

All available internship opportunities are unpaid. School credit can be provided.

To apply for an internship, potential candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Kymberly Benjamin, Volunteer Manager - kbenjamin@georgia.wish.org or Fax: 770-916-0222.

Deadline for Summer Semester applications is Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline for Fall Semester applications is Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline for Spring Semester applications is Monday, September 30, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Volunteer Services Internship (1 opening)

Responsibilities:
To assist the Volunteer Manager in all aspects of the Volunteer Program, including, but not limited to: recruiting, training and managing volunteers, wish-granting, public speaking, special events, database entry, solicitation and administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student, in good academic standing, currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Family and Child Development, Human Development, Business or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer experience working with acute or terminally ill children and their families.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized.
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Professional and responsible demeanor.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• General knowledge of Make-A-Wish® Georgia.

Finance Internship (1 opening)

Responsibilities:
To assist the Vice President of Finance with daily duties which may include, but are not limited to: internal reporting, forecasting and analysis of ongoing budget trends, data input related to accounts payable and receivables, data base entry and administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student, in good academic standing, currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized.
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Professional and responsible demeanor.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• General knowledge of Make-A-Wish® Georgia.

Development Internships (3 openings)

Responsibilities:
To assist the Development team with the planning, development and execution of Make-A-Wish special events and grant writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student, in good academic standing, currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing fields preferred.
  Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Writing Sample is required.
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized.
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Professional and responsible demeanor.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• General knowledge of Make-A-Wish Georgia.

Marketing/Communications Internship (1 opening)

Responsibilities:
To assist the Marketing/Communications team with the development and execution of Make-A-Wish internal and external communications, marketing and collateral materials and advertising/publicity campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student, in good academic standing, currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing fields preferred.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Writing Sample is required.
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized.
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Professional and responsible demeanor.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• General knowledge of Make-A-Wish Georgia.

Program Services Internship (2 openings)

Responsibilities:
To assist the Program Services team in all aspects of mission delivery, including, but not limited to: managing wish files, fielding referral calls, liaising with medical professionals, families and volunteers, database entry and administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student, in good academic standing, currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development, Human Development, Hospitality, Public Relations, Business or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer experience working with acute or terminally ill children and their families.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized.
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Professional and responsible demeanor.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• General knowledge of Make-A-Wish Georgia.