What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Data Specialist position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
The Development Lead Data Specialist is responsible for leading data projects and systems that ensure data accuracy within the Development Department’s databases. This position supports the organization in producing pertinent reports from the database and provides knowledgeable interpretation of data, including collaborating with others when changes or updates are needed. This position is also responsible for training new and existing team members in using the donor database and developing database policy and procedures documentation. This role will have a special focus on the development and maintenance of Development event and donor data.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of skills and experience) and 3-5 years of direct experience in non-profit development support and/or data entry required.
- Extensive computer skills, including prior data entry in donor databases
- Microsoft Office, Internet search and navigation experience
- Commitment to accuracy and organization
- Strong attention to detail required
- Demonstrates ability to be a supportive and encouraging team player
- Working knowledge of various types of gifts and donor data
- Ability to resolve questions around gifts, donor intent, and accounting issues
- Strong written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
