Wish Coordinator - Little Rock, AR

Wish Coordinator

At Make-A-Wish Mid-South, we’re more than a great place to work – our work changes lives. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We’ve been doing this for more than 35 years, and together, with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish Mid-South has granted more than 7,000 wishes and transformed countless lives.

The Team

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is headquartered in Memphis, TN with remote offices in Little Rock, AR and Fayetteville, AR. We serve wish kids in Arkansas, West Tennessee, and North Mississippi. The Program Services team is committed to fulfilling wishes for every eligible child.

The Role

The Wish Coordinator works with wish families, donors, volunteers, and other departments to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Where You Come In:

As a Wish Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate, organize and manage all aspects of the wish granting process – ensuring compliance with the standards of the national and local offices.
• Build strong relationships with the wish families to ensure a positive and impactful wish experience.
• Develop and manage the budget for each assigned wish – adhering to policies for expenses, required documentation and file closing following the completion of a wish.
• Solicit in-kind for wishes and meet quarterly in-kind goals.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of work experience in a related field.
• Proficient in Salesforce or data management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related products.
• Experience in Salesforce or related CRM preferred.
• Ability to learn new software programs quickly.
• Demonstrate the ability to focus on details and prioritize multiple tasks and duties – effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to motivate, support and work directly with a diverse constituency.
• Establish and maintain filing systems
• Bilingual - in Spanish - preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid time off: 12 vacation days/ year, increasing with tenure; 12 personal days/ year; and 12 holidays/ year.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Fully paid comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Paid medical leave option after completion of five years of employment.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, including employer match.
• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Little Rock, AR 72205

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000