Data Analyst I

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Data Analyst for a part-time, onsite role in Boston. You will focus on data management, reporting, audience segmentation, and marketing analytics to support the Annual Giving team.

You will work with a Senior Marketing Data Analyst on database management, query development, segmentation, and cross-channel campaigns, for 3–6 months on contract.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on data management and analysis.
• Create reports, queries and segmentation for campaigns.
• Coordinate data across marketing and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to ensure data quality and consistency.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

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

Posted By: Ava Fraulo