Database Coordinator Position Open 

This is position would be ideal for an individual presently working in fundraising performing gift entry or other administrative development tasks looking to moveup and  into the database area.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with Microsoft Access.

The position is responsible for day to day database maintenance, developing and producing queries, custom reports, and other output. The database coordinator will make recommendations on data organization and integrity; assist the database administrator in developing policies and procedures; be responsible for importing/exporting/manually entering gifts and other information to and from the Raiser’s Edge database; and monitor data and gift entry to ensure data entry guidelines are followed. Requires a strong attention to detail a high level of accuracy, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task, work efficiently, and meet tight deadlines.  Ability to think analytically and follow complicated procedures is very important. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Access, Word, Excel. The ability to learn advanced Access skills needed. 

Programming experience a big plus, but not required.  Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge software strongly preferred.  Familiarity with and interest in development and fund-raising techniques and principles also preferred.

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.  This position will be based in our Harvard Square office in Cambridge, MA. Resumes to ITjobs@ucsusa.org.  Please reference database coordinator in the subject line.    No phone calls, please.