# Specialist, Cruise Line Program - Company: [Makeawishamerica]() - Location: Remote - Remote: Yes - Team: Chapter Advancement - Salary: $52K – $55K - Posted: September 2, 2026 ## Job description **Who We Are:** 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. Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish. **Location:** *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.* *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.* **Position Summary:** 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. **Knowledge and Abilities:** * Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills for building and developing effective business relationships with national and chapter staff, vendors, and donors. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. * Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to handle multiple projects and deadline pressures. * Discretion with confidential and sensitive information. **Duties & Responsibilities:** * Manages and coordinates the Cruise Line in-kind program in support of chapter wish requests. * Advises and supports chapters on program utilization. * 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. * Analyzes, tracks and reports on program utilization. * Synthesizes and shares chapter feedback to improve program impact. * Directly completes booking requests. * Prepares and updates program documentation, including request forms, process documents, and fact sheets. * Performs other job duties, as assigned. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. * Experience with travel planning, including coordination of medical needs during travel. * 1-3 years of non-profit experience required; experience in Make-A-Wish chapter or other federated not-for-profit organization preferred. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook * Experience with Salesforce systems preferred. **Working Conditions:** * Ability to thrive in a remote-first environment * Travel required, up to 10% * May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours This Role's Hiring Range $52,194—$55,000 USD **What We Offer:** **Benefits** * Comprehensive benefit package, **effective day 1**: Medical, Vision\*, Dental\*, Wellness * Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential * Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options * Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America * Short Term Disability\*, Long Term Disability\* and Life Insurance * Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service * Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the [Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program](https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) * The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires **Time Off** * Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles * 10 Sick Days * 11 Paid Holidays * 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service * 2 Personal Days accrued annually * Parental Leave **Also...** * Employee Awards and Recognition Programs * Individual and Leadership Development * Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets * Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability. *We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application process, please email hr@wish.org. We are happy to review your needs.* ## Apply [Apply on Makeawishamerica]() Canonical job page: