Job Description
Job Description
About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.
About This Position
The power of nature is undeniable. Whether inspired by its joy or motivated by the threat of climate issues, nature is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. As the leading conservation organization in the state, this rise in attention has Mass Audubon on a wonderful trajectory of change and philanthropic support. Our supporters are motivated to achieve big impact goals, and so are we! It’s an incredible time to consider joining us.
Guided by an ambitious and bold Action Agenda, a dynamic President, and a fully engaged Board, contributed revenue is up more than 30% and we are headed into a campaign focused on resilient landscapes, equitable access to nature, and climate policy and advocacy.
As we prepare for the campaign, we seek an ambitious and motivated colleague with exceptional database and analytical skills to help us advance Mass Audubon’s work. The Database Analyst will join a talented and committed department of 30+ professionals who raise annual support for the organization as well as multi-year support for special projects.
Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the Database Analyst is responsible for responding to list and analysis requests; maintaining documentation; providing support for end users in our fundraising CRM, Revolution Online (ROI) and serving as an essential development partner on future database conversions; and working as part of a team to meet organizational needs in a timely and accurate manner.
The successful candidate will have a track record of meeting and exceeding the data needs of an active frontline and operations team for a complex, matrixed organization. Successful individuals will be capable of juggling multiple projects while maintaining a healthy sense of both humor and determination.
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Only applications with these materials will be reviewed.
Responsibilities
- Manage data extraction efforts for the purposes of fundraising analytics, invitation and email list creation, prospecting, and internal reporting; leverage existing reporting functionality through CRM tools, Q-tool, Power BI, SQL, and others
- Develop, create, and maintain suite of Philanthropy reporting for internal and external audiences in collaboration with Director of Development Operations
- Configure, understand, maintain, and improve suite of coding for constituents in the database in service of list generation and data extraction efforts
- Field end user questions and requests for information in a timely manner; establish, maintain, and communicate data extraction standards
- Support end users both through regular training and troubleshooting of database processes; create mechanisms for sharing database expertise in different modalities to support end users at various levels of technical acumen
- Complete regular, administrator-level database tasks such as global changes, bulk uploads, and data hygiene tasks
- Perform database administration tasks as needed, including account setup, user permissions management, and code table updates
- Serve as key partner representing Philanthropy team on technology roadmap and database conversion projects
- Create and maintain documentation for database tools and processes; store and share documentation in an accessible manner
- Partner with IT and Director of Development Operations to understand and optimize current system integrations; develop deep understanding of database capabilities
Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
Must Haves
- Experience with a CRM in a fundraising environment
- Experience in systems with administrator-level permissions in a database of record
- Experience with data analysis and reporting to varied stakeholder audiences
- Proficiency with tools like SQL, Power BI is a plus, and a growth mindset is required
- Familiarly with development processes and data extraction needs in a complex organization
- Outstanding attention to detail with high level of accuracy and determination
- Ability to translate complex data concepts into practical terms for non-technical audiences
- Ability to work with both technical and non-technical users on projects and tasks
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with high degree of discretion
- At least three years of work experience in development operations preferably in a non-profit environment
Nice to Haves
- A passion for nature and conservation is a plus
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $70,000-$85,000/year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.
Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account options. Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England. Mass Audubon employees enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).
Work Schedule
Full-time schedule of 40 hours, Monday through Friday.
Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.
Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mass Audubon’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.