At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy's wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives. 

THE ROLE   

The Executive Integration Manager (EIM) oversees the executive administrative team, providing support to the CEO in achieving organizational goals. Responsibilities include facilitating leadership collaboration, managing key communications, overseeing project follow-ups, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives. This role requires proactive planning and strong verbal and written communication skills. The EIM plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, assisting executive leadership, and ensuring the delivery of organizational objectives. EIM would ensure strategic schedule planning, optimal use of time, and timely follow-ups. This position includes one direct report. 

Where You Come In 

As the Executive Integration Manager you will:    

• Ensure the CEO receives detailed briefing materials and talking points for executive leadership.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Attend leadership meetings and follow up on action items.
• Manage the execution of public relations, communications, and social media for the CEO.
• Ensures all CEO leads are promptly updated in Salesforce to efficiently manage, track, and maintain the CEO's portfolio, ensuring accurate information to support strategic decision-making and relationship management.
• Responsible for the overall management and prioritization of the CEO's schedule and calendar with the CEO Executive Assistant
• Assist with event and meeting planning and execution, including but not limited to board meetings, leadership summits, and the CommUNITY Conference.
• Coordinate with the MAWA Corporate Secretary for managing board processes and documents.
• Coordinate with MAW EAs and AAs to build cross-functional relationships
• Assist in developing and monitoring the CEO's discretionary budget in collaboration with Finance.
• CEO and ELT communications align with strategic objectives and are effectively cascaded throughout the organization in coordination with the internal communication director.
• Manage the execution of the CEO & Executive Leadership communication plan with the internal communications director.
• Serve as a communication liaison between executive leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee all Board communications and prepare board reports and presentations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including CEO preparation for speaking engagements, external meeting follow-up, and preparation.
• Update all CEO presentations with the latest internal and external research, data, and best practices in collaboration with the Strategy team and strategic plan.
• Support the CEO with long-term strategies and initiatives.
• Coordinate leadership discussions and offer actionable recommendations.
• Lead follow-up actions and ensure alignment across the executive leadership team after meetings.
• Inform the CEO of internal data to promote collaboration across departments and align with organizational priorities. Advise on barriers or best practices observed.
• Ensure the CEO is updated on initiative progress, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Coordinate and follow up on cross-functional projects assigned by the CEO, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop project plans, resolve roadblocks, and ensure timely execution.
• collaboration on cross-functional initiatives with key stakeholders.
   

 What You’ll Need  

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit administration, or related fields preferred or equivalent experience
• MAWA experience required
• 5+ years of overall work experience
• 2+ years executive support and coordination, preferably in a nonprofit
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills for building professional relationships
• Maintain confidentiality with stakeholders
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead projects and work independently
• Systems Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce is preferred
• High ethical standards
• Position may require travel to organizational conferences and events. 

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 
• 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 

• Up to 15 PTO days 
• 10 Sick Days 
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service 
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually   
• Maternity 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. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision 

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.

• Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.
• 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. 
• Diversity: Diversity at Make-A-Wish is about recognizing and valuing our differences as well as focusing on our shared meaning and humanity.​ Diversity is the collection of unique attributes both visible and invisible, traits, and characteristics that make up individuals. They include race, gender, abilities, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, preferences, behaviors, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, age, sexual orientation/identity, and more.
• Equity: Equity at Make-A-Wish is ensuring all Wish Kids, families, and volunteers and our stakeholders, regardless of background, receive the resources and support to ensure highly impactful outcomes.
• Inclusion: Inclusion at Make-A-Wish is creating an environment where Make-A-Wish Kids and families, colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders feel they are welcomed, respected, and valued, and those feelings are both real & perceived.
• Belonging: Belonging at Make-A-Wish describes the experience of being accepted, included, and respected by those around you.  You have a sense of community and connection with others and feel that your full potential is engaged in the Make-A-Wish mission.

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We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. Make-A-Wish America utilizes E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.