About the role#
This internship focuses on supporting the Wish Team with daily mission delivery. You will assist with administrative tasks and help coordinate the details that make wishes happen.
What you'll do#
- Manage electronic and physical filing systems including faxing, scanning, and organizing documents.
- Handle database entry and keep records updated.
- Communicate with families, medical professionals, and volunteers via phone and email.
- Call potential vendors to solicit donations and gather information.
- Research specific wish details and vendor options.
- Assist with logistics for wish visits and celebrations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program such as Psychology, Communications, or Business Administration.
- Ability to manage professional correspondence with families and healthcare providers.
- Attention to detail for file management and database tasks.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position based in Birmingham, Alabama.
- The term is rolling.
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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