Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Alameda County Community Food Bank; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda County Community Food Bank is seeking a Temporary Data Entry Clerk to support the Development Operations team during the holiday season. The role runs Oct 13, 2026 through Jan 15, 2027, on-site at 7900 Edgewater, Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Duties include processing gifts, sending acknowledgements, and maintaining donor data with accuracy. Ideal candidates have data entry experience with relational databases (Salesforce preferred), strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Prior data entry experience with a relational database; Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• On-site work five days a week at 7900 Edgewater.

Responsibilities

• Enter gift information into database per data standards.
• Process credit card donations and maintain data security.
• Maintain donor information and gift history.
• Proofread and mail donor acknowledgement letters.
• General office tasks: filing, scanning, printing.
• Handle donor correspondence and special projects.
• Support Development Operations as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Numeracy

Independence

Tools

Salesforce

Zoom

Teams

MS Office

Job description

Do you believe food is a human right? Do you have an eye for detail? Are you interested in joining our powerhouse fundraising team to partner with our community to end hunger at its root causes?

If you said yes to all of these questions, please consider joining the Alameda County Community Food Bank this holiday season as a Temporary Data Entry Clerk.

The Temporary Data Entry Clerk will support the Development Operations team during the busy holiday giving season. This is a temporary role spanning from October 13 2026 through January 15, 2027. Primary responsibilities include processing gifts, sending acknowledgement letters, ensuring accuracy of donor database, as well as general administrative and logistical support of the Development Department.

Alameda County Community Food Bank is a well-established and multi-faceted organization, which has been at the forefront of hunger relief efforts for over 40 years. We are a dedicated group of mission-driven people providing enough food for 50 million meals this year.

Our organization’s success is built on bold decision-making, a culture of equity and inclusivity, and an environment that embraces innovative thinking to create a healthier, more prosperous and just community for all. With our latest strategic plan, we are setting a bold trajectory for the long-term work required to dismantle the systems that perpetuate poverty, including racism. Our staff regularly engage in conversations about race, class, power and privilege as part of our organizational commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Please learn more about our efforts at www.accfb.org.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enter gift information into database in accordance with data standards, including data from third party and matching gift processors.
• Charge donations on credit cards and comply with all data security protocol
• Enter and maintain donor information in database including gift history, contact information, biographical and demographic information, and relevant contacts and linkages.
• Proofread, print, and mail donor acknowledgement letters and tribute cards.
• Process mail delivered to the Development Division
• General office work such as organizing, filing, scanning, printing
• Donor correspondence related to gift processing
• Carry out other tasks and assignments, special projects and other responsibilities, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience with data entry or using a relational database is required. Salesforce is preferred.
• Great attention to detail and ability to follow a specific protocol
• Proficiency using the MS Office Suite and video conference software such as Zoom or Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Basic math skills to accomplish basic accounting tasks.
• Excellent judgement around when to show initiative and act independently and when to ask for guidance or support.
• Can work collaboratively with people who have a variety of working styles, backgrounds, and experience.
• Access to reliable transportation for business related trips.
• Ability to work 5 days per week on-site at 7900 Edgewater.

Personal Attributes and Values

• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, and creativity around Alameda County Community Food Bank’s vision, mission and values of community, leadership, transparency, innovation and diversity.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty, handles confidential information with discretion.
• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward innovation and process improvement
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new skills. Asks questions and incorporates feedback gracefully.
• Approaches conflict and differing opinions with curiosity. Understands the importance of the impact of words/actions as well as the intent.
• Commitment to building and maintaining an equitable and inclusive workplace where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual preferences, and economic circumstances feel welcome and empowered.

Physical Requirements

The following physical abilities are necessary in the performance of this job: Ability to sit for long periods of time and use computer for long periods of time.Ability to read and write in English. Ability to use a computer to accomplish the duties of the position, including typing and seeing.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (7.5 hour workday; 1 hour unpaid lunch) through January 15, 2027. The non-negotiable salary for this position is $27.16 per hour. As a temporary seasonal position, this position is not represented by a labor union and does not include healthcare insurance coverage, vacation/sick PTO, or paid holidays.