Make A Wish (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Chapter)
Internships
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 This is the website for complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply: http://www.makeawishohio.org/jobs.html
Employment & Internships
Candidates may apply for the available positions below by emailing joinourteam@makeawishohio.org and providing the following information:
· A completed Job Application
· Cover letter
· Subject Line to read: Application for __________________ (position in question)
Internships
An internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is a great way to create a learning experience while giving back to the community. There are several areas in which interns are needed:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana is accepting applications for internships in wish granting, development and fundraising. Offices are located in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, & Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville, Kentucky & Indianapolis, Indiana.
Preliminary Qualifications Include:
· Enrollment in university setting- senior or junior level.
· Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
· Detail-oriented and well organized.
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Able to successfully work in a collaborative, team-oriented organization.
· Commitment to and a passion for the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
To apply for an internship, please submit your resume and completed application to the regional office nearest you.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
2545 Farmers Drive, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43235
Title: Volunteer Management Intern at the Central Ohio Make-A-Wish office
Company background:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is the nation’s largest wish-granting organization. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has six regional offices in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis. This year, our Chapter celebrated its 10,000th wish. Our goal is to grant a record-breaking 980 wishes of local children this milestone year.
General Summary:
The key element to this position is to combine community service with academic learning and reflection to benefit both student and community. Our goal is to provide interns with an overall knowledge of how non-profits are structured, while still allowing them to specialize in a particular facet of the Foundation. This Volunteer Management intern will have a large focus on executing volunteer management processes. Note: Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks than those specifically presented in this description.
Internship Description:
 Manage new incoming volunteer applications Support a special project for recognizing active volunteers Write and send twice-monthly volunteer email newsletters Update and maintain volunteer files Support the implementation of a new volunteer training program Operate within the policies and procedures established by the National Office and local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapterQualifications:
Student in a Nonprofit Management degree program (preferred) Professional attitude and appearance Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Experience with databases preferred Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively; strong organizational, project and time management skills Detail-oriented and well organized Excellent communication and customer service skill Able to successfully work in a collaborative, team-oriented organization Commitment to and a passion for the work of the Make-A-Wish FoundationBenefits:
Flexible Work Schedule Free Parking Excellent Portfolio-building Opportunities Professional Work EnvironmentSalary: This is an unpaid internship. College credit may be offered.
Hours: May vary based on student’s availability.
Deadline to apply: This is an ongoing internship opportunity offered each quarter.
Application Instructions: Please submit your resume, official or unofficial transcripts, availability and cover letter explaining why you want to secure an internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® to Tiffany Herron, Manager of Volunteer Programs, at tiffanyh@makeawishohio.org for consideration. Please note INTERNSHIP in the subject line. Start date is negotiable. Days/hours may vary based on selected intern’s class schedule. An in-person interview in Columbus will be required.
Questions? Please contact Tiffany with questions at (614) 495-3738.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana is an equal opportunity employer. Only applications, resumes and cover letters submitted through the website will be considered.
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 Date Posted: January 2012
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