Database Manager
Posted Date: 7/28/2010
End Date: 8/27/2010
Organization: Climate Solutions
Contact Name: Conner Sharpe
Phone: 206.433.9570 Email: conner@climatesolutions.org
Web Site: http://www.climatesolutions.org
Address: 1402 Third Ave, Suite 1305 Seattle, WA 98101
Database Manager
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION SUMMARY:
Climate Solutions is a $2.1 million/year and growing operation with offices in Olympia, Seattle, Portland, and Montana. Climate Solutions' mission is to accelerate practical and profitable solutions to global warming by galvanizing leadership, growing investment and bridging divides in the Pacific Northwest. Since our founding in 1998, Climate Solutions has emerged as one of the most effective, accomplished climate groups in the nation. In partnerships with an extraordinarily wide array of business, farm, government, and civic interests, Climate Solutions is building a new, sustainable prosperity in the region. And we aim to do it in ways that build the technologies, policies, and enterprises that can deliver climate solutions to the world. For more information about Climate Solutions, visit www.climatesolutions.org.
Climate Solutions is seeking a Database Manager to oversee the functioning and data management of a customized Salesforce database.
This position is supervised by the Director of Administration and Finance and is located in either Olympia or Seattle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee all aspects of the Climate Solutions’ Salesforce database including data management, database design, data entry, field creation, reporting, formatting, and clean up.
• Ensure that data systems are fully functioning in support of our campaign, communications and development departments.
• Collaborate with CS staff to enhance usability and data tracking.
• Create and implement a data management plan
• Perform maintenance of the database
• Write and implement a database users’ guide
• Document all activities and procedures
• Enter and import data
• Train database users and provide technical support as needed for CS staff and volunteers.
• Ensure all information and records are accurate and confidential.
• Additional duties may be assigned within the course of the work
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong relational database skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Fast, efficient data entry skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with employees in different roles and with varying skill-sets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A high level of patience.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Climate Solutions
• Ability to operate desktop computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and specialized software applications in a network environment
Experience:
• Two years experience working with a relational database, both in database design and data management.
• Experience in establishing a data management plan.
• 1 year experience in technical writing
• 1 year experience providing training and guidance to adults.
• Experience with Salesforce and Vertical Response strongly preferred.
REMUNERATION
This is a temporary, 0.6 FTE position and is being offered at $19.00 per hour. No benefits are associated with this position.
TO APPLY
Send a résumé, cover letter and at least three professional reference contacts to:
Conner Sharpe, Director of Finance and Administration at conner@climatesolutions.org.
Climate Solutions is committed to equal opportunity in employment and promotion for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.