Data Entry Clerk

Center for Urban Families; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Center for Urban Families is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to maintain accurate records and support daily administrative tasks. You will enter, update, and check information in digital systems, handle records with care, and ensure deadlines are met. Training on CFUF’s procedures is provided.

The role emphasizes reliability, routine computer-based work, and accuracy. Prior data-entry experience is helpful but not required, with on-site work and a focus on confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic proficiency with computers, email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to enter information efficiently and review work for errors.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and ask questions when information is unclear.
• Professional communication and a dependable approach to work.
• Prior data entry, records, or administrative experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update information in databases, spreadsheets, and other record-keeping systems.
• Review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify missing or conflicting information and flag it for follow-up.
• Organize and maintain digital files and documents according to established procedures.
• Scan, label, and file documents as needed.
• Prepare basic data summaries and reports using templates.
• Respond to routine requests for information and direct more complex questions to the appropriate staff member.
• Protect confidential information and follow CFUF’s data-handling and record-retention procedures.
• Complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer proficiency

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position Overview

The Center for Urban Families is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to help maintain accurate, organized records and support the organization’s day-to-day administrative work. This role enters, updates, and checks information in digital systems and spreadsheets, while handling records with care and discretion.

The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable with routine computer-based work, and able to maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines. Training on CFUF’s systems and procedures will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and update information in databases, spreadsheets, and other record-keeping systems.
• Review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify missing or conflicting information and flag it for follow-up.
• Organize and maintain digital files and documents according to established procedures.
• Scan, label, and file documents as needed.
• Prepare basic data summaries and reports using templates.
• Respond to routine requests for information and direct more complex questions to the appropriate staff member.
• Protect confidential information and follow CFUF’s data-handling and record-retention procedures.
• Complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Basic proficiency with computers, email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to enter information efficiently and review work for errors.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and ask questions when information is unclear.
• Professional communication and a dependable approach to work.
• Prior data entry, records, or administrative experience is preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

This position is [on-site/hybrid/remote] and requires regular use of a computer and digital records. If remote, the employee must have reliable internet access and a suitable workspace. Schedule and work location details will be provided during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Onboarding and training on CFUF’s systems and procedures.
• Opportunity to build data-entry, records-management, and administrative skills.
• Work that supports the Center for Urban Families’ mission.
• [Paid time off and holidays]
• [Health, dental, and vision insurance]
• [Retirement plan]
• [Professional development or tuition assistance]
• [Other benefits offered by CFUF]