Marketing Internship

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area

Marketing Internship 

Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of children between the ages of 2-1/2 and 18 battling life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area was founded in 1984. In its first year, a total of 27 wishes were granted. Now one of the largest chapters nationwide, we have granted more than 9,500 wishes to date. The Greater Bay Area Chapter is headquartered in Oakland and serves 17 counties of Northern California. 

DESCRIPTION 

This is a paid, non-exempt, hourly summer internship with our Marketing Department. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is seeking an organized, diligent, creative team player who is passionate about our wish-granting mission and interested in learning more about communications and marketing in a non-profit setting. This position works with the marketing team on projects as assigned. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be a California resident. 

TIME COMMITMENT  

Time commitment of up to 24 hours per week starting in June 2025 through August 2025. Ideally, the right candidate would be able to work our hybrid schedule (in office Tuesdays/Wednesdays) in downtown Oakland, CA, with optional remote days through the remainder of the week; office is available at any time for use of resources. Other remote options outside our Oakland office to be considered. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Proofread and copyedit digital and print collateral; ensure brand alignment and consistency  

Assist with making updates to chapter website   

Help with PR/media efforts, including tracking mentions within local and national media and updating our media lists  

Check AI transcriptions and create closed captions for videos  

Help create content toolkits and updates for sharing within our close community  

Use analytics tools to assess trends and update weekly marketing analytics and reports  

Write short wish stories for donor stewardship or other needs 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Strong writing and editing skills; excellent attention to detail  

Working knowledge of SEO practices, some experience with website CMS a plus  

Google Analytics 4 experience is an asset  

Work proactively and independently, communicating well with marketing staff  

Promote the mission and activities of Make-A-Wish with enthusiasm 

COMPENSATION   

This is a paid internship; compensation will be $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on location and skillset. 

BENEFITS 

Sick Pay Accrual 

Remote work optional capabilities 

Insperity Employee Assistance Program 

No phone calls please. 

This position is open until filled. An Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity makes us stronger. MAWGBA is committed to diversity in its service and creating an inclusive work culture and environment that is reflective of the San Francisco Bay Area. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.