Manager, Entertainment and Sports Relations

• Manage the fulfillment of celebrity and sports-related wishes, acting as primary point of contact between Make-A-Wish chapters and talent representatives.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of wish experiences including scheduling, talent communication, onsite support, and contingency planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with key entertainment and sports contacts to support ongoing and future wish opportunities.
• Maintain and update Salesforce CRM records, tracking wish statuses, follow-ups, and industry engagement.

This role directly creates life-changing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses, bringing joy and hope through connections with celebrities and sports figures, while strengthening community engagement and support for the mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years total professional experience with 3+ years specialized experience in sports, entertainment, event production, or talent management.
• Proven project management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce or other CRM experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills with ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.

Hiring range: $61,916 - $68,000 USD annually. Comprehensive benefits effective day 1 including medical, vision, dental, wellness, HSA/FSA, HRA fully funded by employer, short/long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 5% match after one year, student loan forgiveness eligibility, laptop and monitor provided. Time off includes 15 days PTO, 10 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 2 volunteer days after one year, 2 personal days, parental leave. Additional perks: employee awards, leadership development, discounts on theme parks and events.