Employment & Internships

INTERNSHIPS
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida has several internships that offer on-the-job training as well as a chance to impact the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions. We welcome current students and recent graduates to apply for one of these internship opportunities:

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Internships are available during the Fall, Spring & Summer semesters and applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Interns are expected to work between 8 to 20 hours a week during an 8 to 16 week period.  Internships are also available for course credit (contingent upon university approval). All internships are non-paid. We have openings in our Ft. Lauderdale and Bonita Springs offices.

Qualified applicants will possess strong written and oral communication skills, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite which includes Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and demonstrate maturity and responsibility. Ability to handle multiple tasks and possess strong organizational skills is also encouraged.

To apply for an internship, potential candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Alina Shaw - Volunteer Coordinator- ashaw@sflawish.org or Fax: 954-967-2468. No phone calls please.

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIPS
The Special Events Intern supports the Foundation’s major special events. The primary responsibilities include assisting with marketing of events, facilitating the donation of high-end auction items and designing and implementing the visual aspects of silent auction displays. The Special Events Intern will also provide general assistance and office support to Development Team, and interact with donors and vendors relating to the events. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business or related fields. All majors are welcome.

PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNSHIPS
This individual will assist the Program Services Department in planning and follow-up of wishes for eligible children. This intern will maintain communication with wish families, communicate with medical professionals, assist with referral calls, complete file close-outs, and update the wish database. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Life or related fields. All majors are welcome. Applicants that are bilingual in Spanish or Creole are needed and encouraged to apply.

BRANDING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIPS
This intern will assist the Branding & Communications team with a variety of tasks in the areas of public relations, story writing/researching, blogging and social media.  Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging), web research, and creative writing is encouraged. Ideal for applicants pursing a degree in Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Graphic Design or related field. All majors are welcome.

VOLUNTEER RELATIONS INTERNSHIPS
The Volunteer Relations Intern will assist the Volunteer Coordinator in all aspects of the Volunteer Program including but not limited to recruitment and training volunteers, managing volunteer files, processing applications, and communicating with volunteers. Must be comfortable and confident communicating over the phone. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or other related fields. All majors are welcome.

STORY WRITER INTERNSHIPS
This intern will work with the Donor Relations team to write follow-up pieces to acknowledge and thank our donors and wish sponsors. This individual will create wish stories that serve as acknowledgment pieces for our donors, telling the story of a child’s wish and illustrating the impact that the wish sponsor/donor’s support has made. Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, or related communications field.