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Program Data Assistant (Youth Programs) at Spark the… · Washington
Entry LevelHybridFull-timeWashington, DC$50k–$60k/yr
Skills
salesforcedata analysisdata cleaningexcelsurvey toolsmass communication toolsdata visualization tools
Job Description
Summary: Spark the Journey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young adults unlock their full potential through mentorship and community support. The Program Data Assistant will ensure accurate and efficient data systems, reporting, and communications across programs, directly influencing student outcomes. This role requires maintaining high standards of data accuracy and supporting program delivery through effective data management.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design and implementation of surveys to track participation, outcomes, and program benchmarks
- Conduct basic program data analysis independently and support more advanced analysis and visualization with the Programs Data Manager
- Prepare and organize data for use by internal teams and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain Salesforce reports that support case management and program execution
- Enter, clean, and maintain program data in Salesforce and other Spark systems
- Manage user and participant data across platforms, including learning and communication tools
- Support onboarding of new program cohorts, including survey setup, system updates, and data entry
- Troubleshoot data issues and respond to requests from program staff in a timely and solution-oriented way
- Manage the program communications calendar to ensure timely, consistent outreach to participants
- Track and maintain event data including RSVPs, attendance, and post-event feedback
- Ensure accurate flow of information between communication tools, event systems, and Salesforce
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree considered with relevant experience
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM reporting and data entry
- Strong proficiency in cleaning, reporting, organizing and analyzing data
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to improve processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for Spark's mission and the communities we serve
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future
- Must pass state criminal background check within 30 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intermediate Excel experience (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, VLookUp)
- Experience with survey tools (e.g., Form Assembly or similar platforms)
- Experience with mass communication tools (e.g., Signal Vine or similar)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or similar)
- Background in education, nonprofit programs, or youth-serving organization
Required Skills: Salesforce, Data analysis, Data cleaning, Excel, Survey tools, Mass communication tools, Data visualization tools
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Flexible Spending Account options, effective the first day of the month following employment, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 3% after 6 months of employment, Life and disability insurance with premiums fully funded by Spark, 15 days of paid vacation in each of the first two years; 20 days in subsequent years, Office closed on national and state holidays and between December 24-January 1, Flexible teleworking policies in response to employee needs
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Flexible Spending Account options, effective the first day of the month following employment
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 3% after 6 months of employment
Life and disability insurance with premiums fully funded by Spark
15 days of paid vacation in each of the first two years; 20 days in subsequent years
Office closed on national and state holidays and between December 24-January 1
Flexible teleworking policies in response to employee needs