National Basketball Association is Hiring a Project Employee, Workflow Development Near Secaucus, NJ
WORK OPTION: In Office The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months Position Summary: As a Project Employee (Workflow Development), you will be focused on maintaining & improving current project workflows, while aiding in the implementation of spreadsheet-based tools used to manage and analyze data. Major Responsibilities:
Monitor, maintain, and improve current project workflows
Data entry and cleanup on various projects
Create project management workspaces using Google Sheets/Google Apps Script
Help fix spreadsheet issues & proactively work to reduce likelihood of further problems
Create concise reports & visual graphics from complex datasets
Aid in database management & implementation of automation tools
Follow technology trends to improve current processes
Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
Demonstrated experience with functions, data structures, and data analysis
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity
Attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills
Highly responsive and proactive, able to own tasks from start to finish
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills
Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of Google Apps Script, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or other programming skills
General understanding of GUIs, web apps, web scraping & APIs
Comfortable with automation tools (DocParser, Zapier, Automate.io, etc)
Educational Background:
Bachelors Degree Required
Salary Range: $23/hr We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.