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:
As part of the Make-A-Wish America Compliance team, this position will conduct chapter compliance audits and clearly communicate findings and recommend corrective actions. This role partners with chapters to strengthen compliance through practical guidance, education, and follow-up and contributes to other risk management initiatives.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Work professionally with employees, chapters, and all levels of staff; including executive leadership.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, research and critical thinking capabilities.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs audits of chapter compliance with Make-A-Wish policies and procedures.
- Summarizes audit findings and recommends courses of action.
- Provides meaningful feedback and follow-up with chapters regarding audit findings and other compliance matters.
- Develops and maintains relationships by serving as a trusted compliance partner.
- Supports enterprise risk management efforts.
- Performs other department tasks, projects and reports, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of work experience.
- Experience in nonprofit compliance and/or audit field preferred.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
- Database data entry and reporting required.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to thrive in a remote environment.
- Travel required for internal meetings and chapter visits - approximately 20%.
- May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
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
- 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 [email protected]. We are happy to review your needs.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of work experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications
- Database data entry and reporting experience
- Experience in nonprofit compliance and/or audit
What We Do
Make-A-Wish America is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, dedicated to creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, it has granted over 600,000 wishes worldwide.
