Temporary Data Entry Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Entry Assistant (Seasonal) will support the Manager of Development Operations by processing incoming gifts for the organization, responding to data entry related inquiries from staff, volunteers, and donors, and managing CRM databases. The candidate should be detail oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated.

This is a temporary, entry level position. The position will begin in mid-July and run through mid-November 2024.

This position will be required to work in-person at our National Office in lower Manhattan at least 2-3 days per week, with the remainder of week remote (if desired).

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Process and enter donations received by the organization
• Enter constituent data into organization’s CRM databases
• Assist with database projects, including data management, cleansing, and migration
• Collaborate with the finance department, field staff, and other departments to ensure entry is accurate and handle other CRM and data-related requests from those teams
• Field phone and email questions from constituents
• Support the development team with other data entry administrative duties as needed

 Note:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education: Associates degree preferred

Technology/Equipment: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience and/or Training: At least one year of related work experience in data entry/administration preferred. Experience working with a CRM a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer experience skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings. 
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace.
• All other work-related duties as assigned
• Ability to travel as needed to attend work meetings or events

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.