WISH Internships

WISH is looking for energetic interns who want to truly be a part of the WISH team for the semester! WISH is an intern housing and residential life services provider in Washington DC. WISH has hosted students and college groups for over 25 years in fully furnished, intern-only buildings on a semester basis. 

Interns are WISH’s specialty.  WISH partners with Colleges and Universities to provide Intern housing for individuals or groups, small and large, for the terms needed whether it be fall, spring, summer or all year.  Faculty housing, classrooms, conference rooms, and reception room are all available for WISH residents’ needs.  WISH hosts weekly social and networking events to promote professional development.

WISH guests live in one of two areas both of which are Metro accessible to access all parts of the city.  The Historic Capitol Hill District and Chinatown locations are within walking distance to Congress and the Supreme Court, Federal Buildings, the Smithsonian, and National Mall.  The Woodley Park area is near the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, Embassy Row, the Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle areas.  

Events and Hospitality Internship
•    Attend and contribute to event planning meetings 
•    Plan Semester Events to promote community, networking, professional and social opportunities
•    Develop and manage event budgets, RSVP lists and related schedules
•    Work with the intern team and WISH staff on marketing the events to the WISH intern community
•    Work with staff and volunteers on event day to make the WISH event a success
•    Work with our Photography Intern to ensure photos and videos at events are taken for WISH’s use on social media platforms and press release opportunities 
•    Oversee and assist in the design of social media content, flyers and other marketing material for events
•    Complete an event summary report 
•    Prepare proposed calendar of events for the next semester

Marketing and Social Media Internship
•    Work with the WISH Business Development Team on a variety of tasks and the marketing and sales process
•    Attend and participate in meetings
•    Attend various events and meetings with WISH staff.  Such events may include meetings, receptions, dinners, etc.
•    Assist in the development of marketing materials 
•    Assist in business development and prospect research that would expand the WISH footprint. 
•    Participate in outreach to schools, government, and D.C. based organizations
•    Attend events on weeknights or weekends as WISH representative
•    Work with Intern team on various projects and WISH intern community events.
•    Work with staff and volunteers on event day to make the WISH event a success
•    Participate in social media meetings, interpret analytics and reports
•    Develop with Intern Team social media content. 
•    Work with the Social Media/SEO/SEM Consulting Team to enhance he WISH social media and digital footprint.

Business /Operations Internship
•    Assist in preparing letters, presentations and reports
•    Coordinating travel, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations 
•    Manages the reception area to ensure effective telephone communications and delivering world class service to our customers
•    Assist WISH management on various projects throughout the semester
•    Assist with the tracking of payments
•    Assist with general office management and equipment maintenance
•    Prepare notices for property visits and inspections
•    Be a resource for WISH residents 
•    Attend various events and meetings with WISH staff
•    Work with staff and volunteers on event day to make the WISH event a success

Public Relations and Media Internship
•    Work with the WISH public relations team on ways to enhance the WISH footprint to new and existing client areas.
•    Write and distribute press releases
•    Write and publish blog posts weekly
•    Work on the monthly WISH Newsletters
•    Research and look for media opportunities to publicize the WISH community
•    Develop media contacts. 

Facilities Management Internship
•    Assist with the management of improvement projects
•    Assist with obtaining necessary permits and licenses
•    Conduct property inspections 
•    Review contracts and provide input to management
•    Manage and maintain properties project improvement logs; maintenance logs; equipment and supply logs; lost key log
•    Assist residents with maintenance emergencies, including contacting the proper party to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
•    Communicate with WISH Facilities Management as to property needs or issues.
•    Maintain an inventory of supplies needed for the unique furnished intern-only community.
•    Ensure that meeting rooms and common areas are kept orderly, request cleaning service as needed
•    Post and remove flyers, building notices
•    Other Duties as Assigned
•    Available weekends and evening when required

Photography and Graphic Design Internship
•    Work with the Sales and Marketing team to promote WISH
•    Work with the Intern team to design social media content, flyers and other marketing material
•    Attend events on weeknights or weekends as WISH representative
•    Work with staff and volunteers on event day to make the WISH event a success
•    Take photos and videos at events for WISH’s use in print media and social media platforms
•    Take photos and videos that captures the DC Intern experience 
•    Take active part in design of digital and print marketing materials
•    Take active part in the development of video and photo marketing materials for social media

Hospitality and Research Internship
•    Develop a Monthly Newsletter with DC events and Residential Life Tips
•    Maintain a presence at the Front Desk of a WISH property 
•    Assist WISH residents with needs such as reporting issues, lockouts, mail, questions
•    Assist with WISH classroom management 
•    Work with WISH Resident Liaisons to promote the WISH community on the property level.
•    Promote WISH activities and events at the property level
•    Report to WISH Resident Liaisons and Management daily on property related activities or concerns
•    Attend WISH events 
•    Assist with Business Development projects as needed

Term(s):    Spring: Early January through Mid-May
                  Summer: Mid-May through Mid-August
                  Fall: Mid-August through Mid-December

Compensation: Unpaid internships, WISH will work with academic advisors and faculty to support academic credits and provide WISH interns FREE Housing in Washington DC during the internship period. 

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to WISHresumes@InternsDC.com.  Now accepting applications for the next semester.