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Wish Resources Coordinator I

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This is our mission at Make-A-Wish America. The Wish Resources Coordinator I is a key contributor to the mission by managing distribution of in-kind goods/services from corporate programs to domestic Make-A-Wish chapters. Performs additional duties such as travel program support and answering routine and non-routine correspondence.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinates and confirms requests received from chapters for in-kind and cruise wish resources.
  • Maintains multiple databases tracking usage of in-kind programs.
  • Serves as primary contact for chapters in processing requests for national in-kind and cruise programs, including responding to chapter/sponsor questions to ensure the completion and accuracy of forms and confirmations.
  • Prepares and updates collateral and chapter/sponsor information, including fact sheets and program forms.
  • Maintains electronic files for distributions/wishes.
  • Handles distribution of in-kind resources to domestic chapters, ensuring timely delivery of materials and resources.
  • Cross trains in multiple department functions including travel related in-kind programs.
  • Serves as back-up contact for in-bound calls, emails and questions regarding donations of frequent flier miles and the monthly remittance of donated miles to airlines.
  • Works with cruise lines and in-kind partners on bookings and day to day program management.
  • Performs other job duties, as assigned.
Educational Background: 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Skills/Experience: 
  • Exhibits exceptional customer service skills.
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and interpersonal skills for maintaining effective business relationships with department staff, and internal and external customers.
  • Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects and deadline pressures. 
  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • 1 – 2 years administrative experience required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point. Database data entry & reporting experience preferred.
  • 1 – 2 years of experience in the customer service or account management field preferred.
  • Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations is helpful.

Working Conditions:

  • Work in an office environment.
  • May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
  • May require some domestic travel.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential 
  • Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness  
  • *100% employer paid for employee* 
  • Health and Flexible Spending Account Options 
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  
  • *100% employer paid for employee* 
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  
  • 15 PTO days, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days 
  • Maternity Leave 
  • Educational Tuition Assistance 
  • Employee Awards and Recognition Programs 
  • Individual and Leadership Development  
  • Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets 

Organization Info

Make-A-Wish America

Overview
Headquarters: 
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Founded: 
1986
About Us
Mission: 

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Based in Phoenix, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is one of the nation's leading charities, serving children in every community in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. With the help of generous donors and approximately 25,000 volunteers nationwide, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes, on average. Since our inception in 1980, we have granted more than 226,000 wishes. Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America at www.wish.org (http://www.wish.org) and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 15 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Make-A-Wish America
industry: 
Nonprofit