Data Entry Specialist

About the role

Do you enjoy working with data and keeping information organized and accurate? Community Action is currently looking for a Data Entry Specialist to join the Communication and Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely program and fund development data entry into agency systems and cross-check data as relevant.
• Collaborate with fiscal and program teams to support compliant data maintenance and reporting aligned with funder requirements and agency goals.
• Generate timely, personalized donor acknowledgement communications and tax receipts, and utilize the donor database to support fund development.
• Update volunteer rates and track completion of community engagement activities, including outreach events and media appearances.
• Organize, summarize, and communicate data results for grant applications and reporting, and build and run queries for programs.
• Support program managers by pulling periodic data reports and generating reports and lists from donor and volunteer databases.

Requirements

• Previous data entry experience required.
• Previous database management experience preferred, particularly with Raiser’s Edge, Clarity, and/or Volgistics.
• Training or experience with legal terminology, statutory language, landlord/tenant laws, government and community resources; housing counseling; housing budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language required.
• Must enter position at intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must enter position with the ability to read and understand basic financial statements.
• Must be able to protect the confidentiality and validity of agency client data.
• Must be able to comply with agency and program policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.
• Attend Results Oriented Management & Accountability (ROMA) training within one year of start date.

Qualifications

• Previous data entry experience required.
• Previous database management experience preferred, particularly with Raiser’s Edge, Clarity, and/or Volgistics.
• Training or experience with legal terminology, statutory language, landlord/tenant laws, government and community resources; housing counseling; housing budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language required.
• Must enter position at intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must enter position with the ability to read and understand basic financial statements.
• Must be able to protect the confidentiality and validity of agency client data.
• Must be able to comply with agency and program policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.
• Attend Results Oriented Management & Accountability (ROMA) training within one year of start date.

Skills

• Data entry
• Database management
• Legal terminology
• Statutory language
• Landlord/tenant laws
• Housing counseling
• Housing budgeting
• Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Basic financial statements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 14+ paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth in our community.

Pay

Starting Pay: $18.71/hour

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 14+ paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth in our community.