Intern/Volunteer Database Coordinator

Hasana, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Hasana, Inc. is seeking a Database Coordinator for an unpaid internship in Champaign, Illinois. The position involves creating and maintaining a library database for the organization, saving relevant research articles in various formats.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Windows software. This role allows for creativity and independence, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting low-income women.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business degree preferred or 2 years’ experience working extensively with computer programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with PDFs and other Windows software operations.

Responsibilities

• Save all relevant research articles in Word and PDF formats and maintain the database.
• Test all programs and/or databases, correcting errors and making necessary modifications.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with PDFs and Windows software operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Business degree preferred or 2 years’ experience

Job description

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low‑income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for high‑potential, low‑income women in public high schools through an eight‑year multiple‑mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid‑back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self‑motivation and passion for the not‑for‑profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS an unpaid internship.

Job Description

The Database Coordinator position will be responsible for creating and maintaining a library database housing all reference material available to The Aparecio Foundation volunteers, interns, and all employees. The Database Coordinator will save all relevant research articles in Word and PDF forms and maintain the library database. The Database Coordinator will work with the Research and Development Director on this project.

Description of Duties / Responsibilities

• Save all relevant research articles in Word and PDF formats and maintain the database.
• Test all programs and/or databases, correcting errors and making necessary modifications.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems and make relevant changes for positive impact. Build contacts to maintain a constant continuum of relevant facts.
• Coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access.
• Work with other departments to determine relevant material.
• Pay strict attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business degree preferred or 2 years’ experience working extensively with computer programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with PDFs and other Windows software operations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.