Development Database Specialist
Full Time
About the Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.
Today, the museum hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach projects. With Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.
The Position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Development Database Specialist to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. The Development Database Specialist is responsible for maintaining the donor database including daily entry of gifts, donor research, supporting gift solicitation activities, stewardship of donors, and report preparation and creation. This position will bridge the Development, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure gift and constituent data are correctly entered, appropriately, and effectively communicated. This individual will also be responsible for:
Processing, recording, and maintaining accurate information on all gifts and donors in the database.
Updating and properly coding all constituent information to support the fundraising team's cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Assisting with developing and optimizing data workflows and processes with an eye toward innovation and maximum efficiency.
Analyzing donor and gift data and identifying trends, insights, and opportunities.
Creating reports and dashboards based on analysis and sharing with the team.
Creating and managing the policies and standard operating procedures for data collection, entry, and management.
Providing technical training and support; acting as a resource for department staff on proper data entry.
FT The Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: range: $22.59 to 24.02/hour
Work-Life Balance
35-hour workweek
3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
7 Adler paid holidays
4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)
Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
Eligible to accrue up to 12 vacation days per year to start
Flexible work arrangements
Competitive Health Coverage
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts
Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
403B plan with Adler match
Adler match is 100% vested immediately
Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
Network of Support through our EAP programs
Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
Discounted Onsite Parking Passes
Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions
The Person
This position requires a self-starting, highly collaborative, analytical, and organized individual with a passion for data integrity and fundraising. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with the ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's Degree or 3+ years of professional work experience
At least two years of experience with data processing and/or database management
Experience demonstrating scrupulous accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in data entry and information processing
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Proactive self-starter who is organized and incredibly detail-oriented
Proven ability to prioritize and work independently, and responsibly, and meet deadlines
Experience in using customer relationship management (CRM) software
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its obligations as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at recruiting@adlerplanetarium.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.