Local 1

DATA SPECIALIST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Data Specialist
Service Employees International Union, Local 1                                                                                                                         
Chicago, IL

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure the integrity of data related to member engagement and activities;
• Assist in devising strategies and tactics for managing the implementation of a new dues structure in the union’s data management system;
• Create systems for ensuring the accuracy of membership data and devising new metrics that inform member engagement and development activities;
• Develop a thorough understanding of our membership database and how it is used by staff across the organization;
• Work with all divisions and departments within Local 1 to ensure that field and Member Services staff effectively maintain, extract and use data;
• Import and export data between vendors and databases;
• Assist in documenting standard operating procedures;
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change;
• Oversee data cleanup and produce reports on member leadership and action;
• Train members on the VAN and perform scheduling for phone banks;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years of related work experience and/or training;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Access a plus;
• Experience using Unionware a plus, experience using the VAN helpful;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and set priorities;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with people inside and outside the organization.
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills, including proficiency with spreadsheet and relational database software applications, and experience working with large data sets;

To apply, email a resume with “Data Specialist” in the subject line to Damone Richardson, Human Resources Director, at Richardsond@seiu1.org.

SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.