Your Life-Changing Career Starts Here
Career Opportunities at Make-A-Wish America
Where Your Work Transforms Lives
Make-A-Wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering
an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities
to help make more wishes possible.
It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we
can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.
As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff.
Our Values
Our values are the basis for how we operate as an organization, and they are represented in everything we do.
Child Focus
Community
Innovation
Impact
Integrity
We are a caring group of people who always put wish kids first.
We are a diverse group of people working together toward one common goal – to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
We are bold, imaginative and creative in our work.
We deliver life-changing work every day.
We are honest, transparent and respectful with our teams and consitituents.
Benefits You'll Love
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Say the name “Make-A-Wish” to a friend – or a stranger – and it’s instantly greeted with a smile. Sometimes with an emotional story of connection, or even a personal account of joy and transformation. To the world, our organization is a beacon of hope for children with critical illnesses. For our staff, Make-A-Wish also represents a community of caring people working to create a positive turning point in a child’s treatment journey that can give them a better chance of surviving and thriving.
Our staff is proud to carry forward this life-changing mission, as part of the world’s largest wish-granting organization and most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states. With a continuous focus on professional development and an emphasis on every individual’s leadership qualities, each of us is passionate about granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Wishes are the driving force behind everything we do, because every wish experience can transform countless lives – even yours.
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Our History
Our Mission
Impact of Make-A-Wish
Wishes Need You
Our staff is made up of everyday heroes just like you, whose talents and skills play a role in bringing every child's wish to life. No matter your role, your work at Make-A-Wish matters. Here's why:
Health and wellness
Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental and Wellness offerings; 401(k) match
Competitive pay
Includes annual incentive potential
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunities for flex time and paid time off to volunteer
Remote work environment
We make virtual collaboration and connection fun and engaging
Employee awards and recognition
We believe in setting time aside to celebrate each other
Open Roles at Make-A-Wish Chapters
9 out of 10 wish alum say their wish made them feel more joyful, confident and hopeful for the future. You can be a part of this life-changing work.
For every wish we grant, there are two more kids waiting. by joining our mission, you can help close this gap so that no child waits even one unnecessary day for their wish to come true.
Every 20 minutes
A child is diagnosed with a critical illness every 20 minutes. Every one of them needs a wish to help give them hope and strength.
The Impact of Our Work
9 out of 10 wish alum
For every wish
Additional Resources
Open Roles at Make-A-Wish America
