Data Specialist

Do you enjoy working with data and keeping information organized and accurate

Community Action is currently looking for a Data Specialist to join the Communication and Development Department. The Data Specialist will be responsible for entering and managing data to support grant applications and reporting. This person will help keep information organized and accurate assist with tracking program activities and support donor and volunteer records. Their work will help ensure that reports are completed on time and that all data is properly maintained for program success.

Starting Pay: $18.59/hour

The Role:

• Ensure accurate timely program and fund development data entry into agency systems and cross-check data as relevant.

• Collaborate with fiscal and program teams to support compliant data maintenance and reporting aligned with funder requirements and agency goals.

• Generate timely personalized donor acknowledgement communications and tax receipts and utilize the donor database to support fund development.

• Update volunteer rates and track completion of community engagement activities including outreach events and media appearances.

• Organize summarize and communicate data results for grant applications and reporting and build and run queries for programs.

• Support program managers by pulling periodic data reports and generating reports and lists from donor and volunteer databases.

Qualifications:

• Previous data entry experience required.

• Previous database management experience preferred particularly with Raisers Edge Clarity and/or Volgistics.

• Training or experience with legal terminology statutory language landlord/tenant laws government and community resources; housing counseling; housing budgeting.

• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language required.
• Must enter position at intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Outlook and Excel.
• Must enter position with the ability to read and understand basic financial statements.
• Must be able to protect the confidentiality and validity of agency client data.
• Must be able to comply with agency and program policies including all confidentiality and safety policies.
• Must attend Results Oriented Management & Accountability (ROMA) training within one year of start date.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance short term disability and long term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 14 paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth in our community.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start:

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children families and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression) national origin disability age protected veteran status marital status genetics or any other status protected under federal and state law.