Title: AY2627 Make A Wish Internships (Work-Study Required) Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States Posted Date: 8/10/2026
Description: These positions are off campus and are paid at $15/hour. Students must qualify for work-study. 3 different internships are available: Development (Fundraising Special Events) For this internship, it is required that applicants submit a writing sample with their resume and cover letter. Responsibilities include: Assist the development team that is responsible for raising funds for children’s wishes Learn information about the children’s wishes while writing wish stories for thank you letters Assist with the Kids for Wish Kids® and Wishmakers on Campus® fundraising programs Update fundraising reports using Microsoft Excel Utilize fundraising software for donor care May include attending event planning meetings May include assisting at events depending on intern’s availability. Events are usually during weekends or evenings Learn about corporate and individual giving Make follow-up telephone calls to donors and volunteers (no telemarketing involved) Assist in office duties as needed Marketing Communications For this internship, it is required that applicants submit a writing sample with their resume and cover letter. Good phone skills and excellent writing skills are required. Experience with social media, news writing, photography and videography a plus. Responsibilities include: Completing stories on fulfilled wishes for general use and distribution Writing and distributing press releases Creating and assisting with creation of content for chapter’s social media platforms Writing articles for our volunteer newsletter Helping organize community relations and outreach programs Assisting with promotional events or general office duties as needed Program Services Wish Team For this internship, it is required that applicants submit a writing sample with their resume and cover letter. Assist in fulfilling children’s wishes including travel, celebrity, occupational and gift wishes. Tasks may include: Making travel arrangements and creating itineraries Write thank you letters and follow up correspondence upon the completion of a wish Researching wish ideas and making telephone calls to donors and vendors Participating in the fulfillment of gift wishes (for example, shopping sprees) and/or wish parties Plan and participate in wish kid events Assist with and participate in volunteer activities such as training Additional projects as assigned or required by the student’s internship program Assist with office duties as needed After submitting please reach out to Nina Smith at to indicate which internship you are interested in and why.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a Catholic institution based in Pittsburgh. Founded in 1878, it serves a student body of roughly 8,000 graduate and undergraduate learners. The university maintains a staff of over 3,000 employees. Academic programs focus on community service and regional equity.
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