Data Analyst I

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A Boston-based higher education institution is seeking a Temporary Data Analyst for a part-time, onsite role (15 hours/week). You will support the Annual Giving team with data management, reporting, audience segmentation and marketing analytics.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and experience with SQL, Power BI, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or Python. This 15-hour weekly contract runs for 3–6 months and offers exposure to database management and cross-channel campaigns.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel with formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify trends and patterns.
• Experience with data management, reporting, or analytics.
• Ability to work onsite in Boston 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on data management and analysis across marketing and fundraising data.
• Prepare reports and perform segmentation for cross-channel campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Data Analyst on data projects.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Data management

Reporting

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Python

Job description

A Boston-based higher education institution is seeking a Temporary Data Analyst to support its Annual Giving team on a contract basis. This is a fully onsite, part-time opportunity requiring 15 hours per week, with a focus on data management, reporting, audience segmentation, and marketing analytics. The ideal candidate will bring strong Microsoft Excel skills along with experience using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or Python.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented data professional who enjoys working with data that directly supports marketing and fundraising initiatives. You’ll work closely with an experienced Senior Marketing Data Analyst while gaining hands-on exposure to database management, query development, segmentation, and cross-channel campaigns. With a 15-hour workweek, this role offers a flexible way to build your analytics experience while working within a collaborative higher education environment.

Contract Duration: 3 – 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and patterns
• Experience with data management, reporting, or analytics
• Ability to work onsite in Boston 15 hours per week

Desired Skills & Experience

• Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Power BI
• SQL
• Python
• Experience with marketing, fundraising, or constituent data
• Experience with audience segmentation or campaign analytics

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Microsoft Excel & Data Management
• 25% Database Queries & SQL
• 20% Marketing/Constituent Data Platforms
• 10% Power BI & Reporting
• 10% Python / Other Analytics Tools

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands-On Data Management & Analysis
• 30% Reporting, Queries & Segmentation
• 20% Cross-Channel Data Coordination
• 10% Team Collaboration