The Wish Granting Internship will provide candidates the opportunity to
experience the mission of Make-A-Wish Arizona by directly contributing to the wish planning
process. This position works first-hand with our Wish Managers and the Program leadership
team, and when permissible, with our wish kids and their families.
Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship
experience. The Wish Granting intern will report directly to the Senior Wish Managers.

This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Wish Coordination: Assists in coordinating the one, true wish of a child with a critical
illness at the direction of the Wish Delivery team including the wish managers and
program leadership. Includes creating travel documents and compiling wish packets for
families who are traveling.
• In-Kind Donations: Solicits vendors and other local organizations to seek in-kind
resources that are directly utilized in granting wish experiences.
• Data Entry: Utilizes Salesforce database in order to input, manage, and track all wishrelated
data, such as medical clearances and all correspondence through the life of a
wish.
• On-Going Projects: Assists with a variety of ongoing projects such as process renovation,
document overhaul, and assistance in other departments as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 15/20-hour work week desired
• Communication – comfortable speaking with wish families, donors, volunteers, and staff
• Flexible – days and tasks constantly change based on the needs at hand
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
• Self-starter – can take initiative to complete tasks and projects when delegated
• Commitment to professionalism
• Must have reliable transportation

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

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.

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.