What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Operations Support Specialist Volunteer position at Japan Society?
Japan Society's Manager of Data Operations is seeking an energetic data enthusiast to provide support for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our databases, points of integration and additional organizational data needs as they arise. This position would be ideal for anyone who has worked, currently works, or is studying for work in data, analytics, or IT, especially with strong database skills.
Typical activities are expected to include database cleanup projects, maintaining system stability, data prep for imports, developing and running regular reports and research projects to solve institutional needs. This position will provide the right individual(s) with opportunities to significantly support Japan Society through its data operation. The greatest areas of impact will be on fundraising, marketing, and management by helping to sustain and enhance functions that ensure accurate data that will drive mission and objective-based decisions.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Typical activities are expected to include database cleanup projects, maintaining system stability, data prep for imports, developing and running regular reports and research projects to solve institutional needs. This position will provide the right individual(s) with opportunities to significantly support Japan Society through its data operation. The greatest areas of impact will be on fundraising, marketing, and management by helping to sustain and enhance functions that ensure accurate data that will drive mission and objective-based decisions.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Assist in monitoring day-to-day data operations through its Raiser's Edge NXT (RE NXT), Ticketure, and MailChimp systems.
- Assist with all general database maintenance and cleanup projects
- maintaining records according to style guides
- accurately updating information on all records
- prepare large data files for import
- Identifying and eliminating duplicate records
- Develop forms and guides on current policies and procedures that support the work of Data Operations, and the staff as a whole
- Analytics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making
- Other duties and projects as assigned, based on organizational need
- Volunteers in Data Operations are expected to make a commitment of at least 1 day per week (11am ' 5 pm, M-F), or equivalent, for a minimum of 6-9 months.