Database Assistant Position / Chicago Land Area / Entry Level

Elizabeth Hall

POSITION Entry-Level Database Assistant

DETAILS
One Hope United is an accredited, not-for-profit human services organization that provides a diverse array of high-quality prevention, intervention, counseling and child development programs. One Hope United began more than 100 years ago with the same vision it has today: a safe home for every child. We impact tens of thousands of children and families each year through community-based programs from over 45 sites in Illinois, Missouri and Florida. We provide services directly to over 10,600 children and families through a full-time staff of more than 700. For more information about our Agency, please visit www.onehopeunited.org
We are currently seeking a full-time, entry-level Database Assistant to join our fast-paced Fund Development Team. This position is based out of our Chicago or Lake Villa, IL office, with the possibility of working remotely. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement with Agency match, flexible spending accounts, Agency paid life, LTD, supplemental life insurance, vacation, PTO days, sick time and nine Agency paid holidays.
***Entry-level applicants only. Please, no candidates with managerial or supervisory experience. Recent graduates highly encouraged to apply.***
 Job Summary
As a member of the Database Operations team, the Database Assistant will help ensure contributions are processed and recorded accurately and in a timely manner—key steps in ensuring One Hope United supporters and their contributions are well stewarded. The Database Assistant will be responsible for processing check, cash, stock, credit card processing, gift in kind, pledge, grant data and online donations via Raiser’s Edge software. The Database Assistant will also update and maintain donor records, enter data with a high level of accuracy and process donor acknowledgment letters daily. The Assistant will complete a variety of projects related to database maintenance, mailings and correspondence. This is a clerical position. The successful candidate will be able to sit and type data for long periods of time.
Job Requirements, Experience and Skills
Education High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience 1-2 years of data entry and clerical experience. Some experience with CRM database applications preferred. Nonprofit experience a plus.
Required Skills
§  High level of accuracy and attention to detail is of utmost importance
§  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions, policies and procedures
§  Ability to ID patterns, synthesize information and troubleshoot
§  Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
§  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn various software programs
§  Experience with Raiser’s Edge, File Transfer Protocol a plus
To apply for this position, please send your resume and salary requirements to giving@onehopeunited.org and please indicate “Entry-Level Database Assistant – Fund Development Team” in the subject line.