Internship Opportunities

All internships must be done for academic credit (specific criteria/requirements of the student's educational institution apply). Successful candidates are typically students or recent graduates (over the age of 18) with excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, computer proficiency, and internet research ability.

To apply for an internship position, you must submit: 

Applications are accepted via e-mail or fax to:

Sarah Stumpf
Director of Administration
E-mail: [email protected] 
Fax: 205-254-9474

To assist the Development team with planning, development and execution of Make-A-Wish Alabama special events, individual giving and corporate alliances. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student in good academic standing, currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality or Business 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
• Professional and responsible demeanor
• Some weekends may be required for specific events
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus

Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing, currently working toward a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing fields preferred
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Writing and work sample is required; Portfolio of previous work preferred
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-orientated and organized
• High level of experience with and knowledge of social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and any other sites the chapter maintains
• Outstanding computer skills, including proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Professional and responsible demeanor
• Some weekends may be required
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus

Responsibilities:

• Office Administration – work alongside the President & CEO with preparation for board meetings, sponsorship proposals, etc; general clerical duties, and data entry
• Accounting- Assist the Director of Operations in the maintenance of financial files, including data entry, creation of new files, in-kind reporting, acknowledgement, and running reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Be comfortable and confident communicating over the phone
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional and responsible demeanor – confidentiality required
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Ideal for applicants pursuing a degree in: Business Administration, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Human Resources, Public Administration, or other related fields.

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, 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
• 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
• Professional and responsible demeanor
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Some weekends may be required for specific events
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus