Database Manager - DC

Beverly Sprewer

Database Manager - DC

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is the capital’s largest think tank devoted to the Middle East. A non-profit organization supported exclusively by U.S. citizens, the Institute works to advance American interests in the region. The Institute’s diverse scholars hail from around the world and have backgrounds in government service, academia, and journalism.

Responsibilities

• The Institute seeks a detail-oriented self-starter to manage our donor, subscriber, and fiscal databases.
• The database manager will be solely responsible for maintaining and updating our Blackbaud, Wufoo, and Act-On systems.
• The incumbent will work with colleagues in our Washington, DC, office and across the United States to maintain accurate records, create invitations, and oversee the event registration process.
• The database manager will train new staff in Institute procedures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years administering, managing, and tuning databases such as Blackbaud, Wufoo, and email distribution systems.
• Willingness to provide strategic database management as well as to update databases in collaboration with staff.
• Knowledge of data gathering, cleaning, and transformation techniques.
• Ability to use discretion and appropriate safeguards with confidential data.
• Able to work productively with a wide array of people and provide a superior customer experience.
• Must be able to train others in database maintenance and usage.
• A confident and professional work style; must have the ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment.
• Experience with, and curiosity about, trying new technologies and testing to learn and improve our work.
• Communication: Write and speak clearly and effectively. Always communicate with peers, project stakeholders, and product support teams in a friendly, welcoming, manner, especially when introducing new processes or explaining difficult concepts.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects and tasks through to completion in a timely manner. Be flexible, have solid planning, social, and organization skills.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate needs, actively seek opportunities, and propose solutions with solid decision-making capability. Be self-directed and able to plan and coordinate many projects simultaneously, often working with ambiguous guidelines.
• Teamwork: Be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-motivated, results-focused and community-oriented. Must be a highly resourceful team-player who works effectively with all levels of staff, with the ability to also be extremely effective objectively, and displays dedication to the work and role.

To apply, send resume to The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The mailing address is 1111 19th Street NW Suite 500, Washington DC 20036. Or submit your resume via email.

The Washington Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

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