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Specialist, Cruise Line Program at Make-A-Wish America
RemoteFull-timeRemoteChapter AdvancementPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are: </strong></p>
<p>Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.</p>
<p>Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish. </p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong></p>
<p><em>Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.</em></p>
<p><em>Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. </em></p></div><p><strong>Position Summary: </strong></p>
<p>This position manages the in-kind Cruise Line program, including handling booking requests for wishes on behalf of chapter program staff. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Alliances, Medical Affairs, Finance, as well as the corporate partner, in developing and coordinating this in-kind partnership and program.</p>
<p><strong>Knowledge and Abilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills for building and developing effective business relationships with national and chapter staff, vendors, and donors.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to handle multiple projects and deadline pressures.</li>
<li>Discretion with confidential and sensitive information.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Manages and coordinates the Cruise Line in-kind program in support of chapter wish requests.</li>
<li>Advises and supports chapters on program utilization.</li>
<li>Collaborates with Corporate Alliances team in securing, developing, and optimizing this in-kind resource for chapters, ensuring alignment with chapter needs, developing efficient processes and trainings, and communicating with stakeholders.</li>
<li>Analyzes, tracks and reports on program utilization.</li>
<li>Synthesizes and shares chapter feedback to improve program impact.</li>
<li>Directly completes booking requests.</li>
<li>Prepares and updates program documentation, including request forms, process documents, and fact sheets.</li>
<li>Performs other job duties, as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with travel planning, including coordination of medical needs during travel.</li>
<li>1-3 years of non-profit experience required; experience in Make-A-Wish chapter or other federated not-for-profit organization preferred.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li>
<li>Experience with Salesforce systems preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Working Conditions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ability to thrive in a remote-first environment</li>
<li>Travel required, up to 10%</li>
<li>May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">This Role's Hiring Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$52,194</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$55,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Benefits</span></strong></p>
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<li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Comprehensive benefit package, <strong>effective day 1</strong>: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness</span></li>
<li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish</span> America</li>
<li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance</span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo</span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) Retirement Savings Plan </span><span data-contrast="auto">with 5% match after one year of service</span></li>
<li data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2">Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the <a href="https://studentaid.gov/pslf/">Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</a> <span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li>The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires </li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Time Off</span></strong></p>
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<li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-teams="true">Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles</span></li>
<li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">10 Sick Days</span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">11 Paid Holidays</span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">2 Volunteer Days after one year of service</span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">2 Personal Days accrued annually </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Parental Leave </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Also...</span></strong> </p>
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<li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Awards and Recognition Programs </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Individual and Leadership Development </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2">Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.</li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application process, please email [email protected]. We are happy to review your needs.</span></em></p></div>