About the role#
Make-A-Wish Alabama is looking for an Events Intern to support the Development Team for the Spring 2027 term. This is a paid, full-time hybrid position. You will help with the planning and execution of special events, corporate alliances, and individual giving efforts.
What you'll do#
You will work directly with the Development Team on daily operations. Your tasks include:
- Soliciting items for silent auctions.
- Managing mass emails and calling vendors, donors, and wish families.
- Performing data entry and pulling information from the donor database.
- Researching and obtaining quotes for event needs.
- Attending select after-hour or weekend events.
What you'll need#
We are looking for students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Communications, or Marketing.
Location & details#
This internship is based in Alabama and follows a hybrid work model. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship.
About Make-A-Wish Alabama
Make-A-Wish Alabama operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 2012, the chapter serves families across all 67 counties in the state. The organization maintains its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It functions as one of 62 federated chapters within the national Make-A-Wish America network. The staff consists of 26 employees.
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