Data Support Specialist

Career Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential nonprofit organization in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Temporary Development & Data Services Support to assist with administrative operations during a busy interim period. This onsite role supports fundraising administration, donor and membership records, event coordination, reporting, and database maintenance.

The 30+ hours per week schedule is flexible within a temporary assignment through February 2027.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, Development, or a related administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks with limited direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, including spreadsheet organization and mail merges.
• Experience with databases or CRM systems strongly preferred.
• Fundraising database experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support across Development and Data Services.
• Assist with donor relations, membership administration, and fundraising initiatives.
• Support event coordination and campaign-related follow-up.
• Perform data entry, reporting, database maintenance, and recordkeeping.
• Prepare spreadsheets, mailing lists, mail merges, and other documents.
• Track projects and help organize shifting departmental priorities.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

Skills

Nonprofit admin

Excel & Word

CRM/database

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Downtown Los Angeles, CA | Onsite

30+ hours per week | Flexible schedule

Temporary assignment through approximately February 2027

About the Role

A confidential nonprofit organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Temporary Development & Data Services Support professional to assist with administrative operations during a busy interim period. This role will provide hands‑on support across fundraising administration, donor and membership records, event coordination, reporting, and database maintenance.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can quickly get up to speed, manage competing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with nonprofit, fundraising, or administrative experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support across Development and Data Services.
• Assist with donor relations, membership administration, and fundraising initiatives.
• Support event coordination and campaign-related follow-up.
• Perform data entry, reporting, database maintenance, and recordkeeping.
• Prepare spreadsheets, mailing lists, mail merges, and other documents.
• Track projects and help organize shifting departmental priorities.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, Development, or a related administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks with limited direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, including spreadsheet organization and mail merges.
• Experience with databases or CRM systems strongly preferred.
• Fundraising database experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information.

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