The Events Intern will assist the event team with coordination of any Events;
primarily working our Wish Ball and Kids for Wish Kids events.
Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship experience.

This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITES:
? Assist with the above mentioned events. This will consist of procuring items, completing the item
intake process (in-kind donation forms), photographing items,
? Discovery, cultivation and stewardship of event participants and supporters.
? Post event follow up and acknowledgement.
? Provide administrative support for events department.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Excellent project management, customer service, and communication
? Ability to work quickly and independently.
? Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel.
? Minimum of 15/20-hour work week preferred with potential for weekend hours per event
schedule.
? Passion for the Make-A-Wish mission.

DESIRED CORPORATE VALUES:
? Child Focus
? Community
? Integrity
? Innovation

KEY SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
? The candidate will gain critical project coordination and project management skills for a multifaceted,
multi-step project.
? The candidate will gain knowledge and best practices for fundraising events.
? The candidate will learn critical fundraising and donor cultivation strategy.
? The candidate will gain basic skill training in Salesforce/CRM software.
? The candidate will gain strong customer service and public speaking skills.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision:

We Champion Diversity with thoughtful conversation and intentional action to create inclusion for all.

At Make-A-Wish Arizona, everyone is different and valued. We believe that people of any race, color, ethnicity,
sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, faith, religion, age, physical and mental ability,
neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, nationality, cultural background, military status, or any other aspect
which makes them unique are welcome and important. Together, we continue to build a community that
fosters inclusion and values diversity, so that we can equitably grant the wish of every eligible child.

At Make-A-Wish Arizona, we strive to communicate openly and honestly while speaking our truth. We
encourage all to do the same, and we acknowledge that these conversations can be difficult and
uncomfortable. All viewpoints are welcome unless they spread misinformation or diminish or dehumanize
others. Our commitment to this work enriches our organization and makes us all stronger together.

How to apply:

The Make-A-Wish Arizona internship program is designed for young professionals with
the goal of being a leader in the nonprofit sector. All interns must be 18 years of age or
older. Interested applicants should submit the following
materials to internapplication@arizona.wish.org.

? Cover letter indicating semester internship of interest (Spring, Summer or Fall)
? Resume

*Applications without these components will not be considered. Please specify the position
and semester you are applying for in your cover letter. All our internships offer valuable work
experience and the possibility of college credit. Please no phone calls.