Make--Wish Bay Area – Marketing Multimedia Internship

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area – Marketing Multimedia Internship

Recruitment began on February 15, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 18, 2026

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Bay Area

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is seeking a creative and conscientious student with multimedia, graphic design, and video editing skills who is passionate about our wish-granting mission and interested in building their portfolio and learning about creative production within a nationally recognized, established nonprofit brand. Intern will help promote the mission activities of Make-A-Wish while maintaining brand standards. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the United States, and able to perform all work for this position within the State of California.
Summer 2026

This is a paid, non-exempt, hourly summer internship with our Marketing Department. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is seeking a creative and conscientious student with multimedia, graphic design, and video editing skills who is passionate about our wish-granting mission and interested in building their portfolio and learning about creative production within a nationally recognized, established nonprofit brand. Intern will help promote the mission activities of Make-A-Wish while maintaining brand standards.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the United States, and able to perform all work for this position within the State of California.

TIME COMMITMENT

Up to 24 hours per week. The standard internship term is approximately June through August 2026. Start and end dates may vary based on candidate availability and organizational needs. Internships may begin as early as May 2026, start later in June, and in some cases extend into September 2026. The ideal candidates’ work schedule would include being onsite (in office Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in downtown Oakland, CA, with optional remote work on other days.

Other remote options outside our Oakland office to be considered. Work hours and schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs, with advance notice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use design and video editing software and work with a variety of media to help develop creative assets that tell our story and promote campaigns and events
• Assist with digital media management, including intake, organization, naming/tagging, and sharing of files
• Develop, organize, and share graphics and templates for staff use
• Collaborate with the marketing team and others to contribute and develop creative ideas for multimedia projects to enhance campaigns and other marketing efforts
• If able to work in-office, assist with organization of physical media archives
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graphic design skills and proficiency in design software, Adobe Creative Suite and Canva preferred
• Experience with video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere or Premiere Rush
• Strong creative skills and an eye for design aesthetics
• Ability to work proactively and independently, and collaboratively; communicating well with marketing staff
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience with digital assets management and organization of collateral for projects preferred
• Additional visual communications skills such as videography, video production, or photography a plus

COMPENSATION

This is a paid internship; compensation is $17.50–$21.00 per hour, depending on skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and work location, and will not be less than the applicable state or local minimum wage.

BENEFITS

• Sick Pay Accrual
• Remote work optional capabilities
• Insperity Employee Assistance Program

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter via email when applying through the job posting site or send your resume and cover letter to:

No phone calls, please. We will contact candidates directly if selected for next steps.

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Make-A
- Wish is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, as required by law.