Data Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Data Coordinator supports mission advancement by facilitating data collection and supporting data systems. The position works collaboratively with staff across the organization to consistently implement data strategies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, that helps support a data-forward culture. The position works with the Director of Impact and Data Strategy and the Senior Manager of Annual Giving to maintain accurate data records, support data infrastructure, and manage databases.

The Data Coordinator advances the agency's mission by leading data collection efforts and supporting robust data systems. This role collaborates across departments to implement consistent data strategies-including collection, analysis, and reporting-that foster a data-informed culture. Working closely with the Director of Impact and Data Strategy and the Senior Manager of Annual Giving, the Coordinator ensures data accuracy, strengthens infrastructure, and manages key databases to support strategic decision-making and enhance organizational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Entry, Analysis, and Reporting (60%)

• Support the development and optimization of data management systems to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of organizational data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to analyze complex datasets and translate insights into compelling data narratives and visualizations that inform strategic decision-making.
• Set up and run regular reports from Salesforce, donor management database, event registration software, recreation program database, and other systems as needed.
• Work with the Senior Manager of Annual Giving to enter gifts into the donor management database.
• Run additional reports as requested and provide outcome data for public and private grant reporting.
• Monitor data across all platforms and ensure data integrity by regularly reviewing missing data reports; support teams in entering complete and accurate data.
• Create and update data collection tools as needed in collaboration with the Director of Impact and Data Strategy and the Senior Manager of Annual Giving.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all constituent and client records across all platforms.

Impact Measurement Coordination (40%)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor's degree in a field of study with emphasis on research, writing, and data analysis, or equivalent experience.

Experience and / or Training :

At least 3 years' experience supporting nonprofit programs and data strategies, including helping set measurable outcomes, developing impact measurement tools, assisting in data collection, and conducting data analysis.

Licenses / Certificates : Successful completion of the Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Certificate Training within 6 months of hire.

Technology / Equipment :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor's degree in a field of study with emphasis on research, writing, and data analysis.

Experience and / or Training :

Language : Fluency in Spanish.

Technology / Equipment :

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%).

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Salary : $26.18- $31.99 per hour. A starting hourly rate higher than $26.18 is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.