The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), a progressive legal and educational organization, seeks a part-time Database Administrator to manage the donor database and to be responsible for all aspects of gift processing and acknowledgment. This position reports to the Director of Development. All Development staff work closely with the Finance and Administration departments to ensure accurate and timely processing and receipting.
The ideal candidate will be very proficient with database management, preferably a donor based version such as Raiser’s Edge or Donor Perfect. They will be expected to stay current on all data entry, to work with other development staff for report generation, to run periodic system updates and diagnostics. Eventually, the Administrator will be required to run sophisticated analysis of our data and to make recommendations as to effectiveness of appeals, changes to data tracking, specialized mailings, and other work which will advance the fundraising capabilities of the department. Training will be provided for these functions; however preference will be given to applicants already possessing such skills.
The Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of the gift and acknowledgment process for CCR which includes receiving payment or data updates; coding within donor records; on going tracking of appeals and campaigns; and ensuring that all financial information is accurate and matches the records of the Finance Department and doing all this on a timely basis.
Additional Qualifications:
Requirements:
• Two year’s proven experience with database administration and support including experience with queries and data manipulation for reporting purposes;
• Knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge extremely helpful, high level experience with some form of relational database required;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to anticipate problems and use judgment appropriately to plan solutions;
• Knowledge and experience using word processing (Microsoft Word or Word Perfect) and spreadsheet programs (Excel);
• Excellent time management skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and professional phone manner;
• Strong sense of integrity and a sense of humor;
• Comfort working in a progressive environment.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position (25 hours per week). The part-time salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Benefits include employer contributing pension plan, pro-rated escalating vacation, pro-rated sick leave and holidays, and 100% organization paid health benefits for employees including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should mail a cover letter with salary requirement, resume and three references to: Database Administrator Search Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, 666 Broadway, 7th floor, NY, 10012 or e-mail to dasearch@ccr-ny.org with “Database Administrator Search” in the subject line. E-mail applications preferred. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and strong consideration will be given to early applications. No Phone Calls Please.
CCR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY RECRUITS WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DIVERSE GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITIES.