POSITION SUMMARY:

Climate Solutions seeks a systems implementer as our new Data Systems Associate. This role supports data quality, data hygiene, governance and staff use of our technology. To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented, a good listener, and eager to learn. Knowledge of Salesforce, SharePoint, and work management tools such as Asana is required. The person in this role needs to be experienced with adopting new technical platforms and responding to multiple ongoing projects in a hybrid office environment. The Data Systems Associate will be required to apply a racial and data equity lens to support data-informed decision-making throughout Climate Solutions.

This position is part-time and non-exempt, working 20 hours per week on average with more hours available during high volume times. The schedule is flexible, with the option to work remotely in Oregon State or from the Climate Solutions office in Portland, Oregon. The role is supervised by the Director of Technology.

ABOUT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS:

As a Northwest-based nonprofit for over twenty-five years, Climate Solutions’ mission is to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Our vision is a thriving, equitable Northwest, powered by clean energy, inspiring the transition to sustainable prosperity across the country and beyond. Climate Solutions advances local, regional, and state action on climate and clean energy through championing transformational policies and market-based innovations; catalyzing powerful partnerships and a diverse movement for action and accountability; and communicating a bold vision for solutions at the scale required by climate science. Climate Solutions recognizes the impact of the climate crisis, pollution from fossil fuels, and at times the costs of proposed solutions fall disproportionately on communities of color, low income, Tribal Nations, and frontline communities, both in our region and across the world.  For more information about Climate Solutions and our commitment to equity, please visit www.climatesolutions.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Import and manually update contact, transaction, and engagement data into a CRM database and other related platforms.
• Conduct ongoing data maintenance tasks according to schedule and as needed, such as addressing duplicate data and monitoring data hygiene to ensure that data standards are adhered to throughout the organization.
• Help implement cross-departmental projects to ensure ongoing staff adoption of technological tools at Climate Solutions, including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Asana.
• Assist in administrative management of digital systems, including password management, license management, and tracking expenses as needed.
• Prepare and analyze data through a racial and data equity lens in collaboration with other staff at Climate Solutions.
• Perform duties required of all staff to support smooth internal operations, such as submitting timely expense reports, reimbursement requests, and timesheets.
• Incorporate Climate Solutions’ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments, Commitment to Leading our Work with a Racial Equity Lens, and Climate Solutions’ values into all aspects of the job.
• Follow our Technology policy and IT security best practices to keep data safe and secure, and support staff in doing the same.
• Participate in Climate Solutions staff meetings, trainings, racial equity conversations, and team meetings.
• Travel 4-5 times per year to Portland, Oregon, Seattle Washington, and other locations as needed.

Additional duties may be assigned within the course of the work.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

Skills and Knowledge:

• Adept with technology and able to quickly learn new systems & processes.
• Attentive to detail, specifically with regards to data, systems and processes, instructions & documentation.
• Excellence in explaining technical concepts to people without specialized or technical knowledge and adapting training materials to different learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and organize information, work independently and use good judgment, especially in a remote environment.
• Experienced with applying an intersectional framework to workplace dynamics, including gender, economic, and racial justice.
• Skilled with Microsoft Windows and Office Software, CRM databases, and work management tools such as Asana. Must be able to communicate effectively via computer, via phone, and in person.
• Committed to the mission and vision of Climate Solutions and to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our systems.

Experience:

• One to Two years of experience working on data entry projects that utilize Salesforce or similar CRM database.
• Working with large, complex datasets at nonprofit or political organizations and analyzing data through a data equity lens.
• Collaborating asynchronously on several concurrent projects in a remote work environment while being responsive to incoming requests.
• Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Acting as a power user or in a support/administrator role at a company that uses Salesforce or another similar CRM system.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice.
• Assessing the accessibility of technical systems and materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is part time with a flexible work schedule to be approved by the supervisor. Occasional work on evenings and weekends and at off-site locations may be required to support fundraising events and participate in Staff retreats.
• This position offers a hybrid remote office environment, and work must be performed in Oregon State with occasional, paid travel to Washington State to support fundraising events and to participate in staff retreats.
• This position utilizes online communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing.
• This position requires frequent sitting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

REMUNERATION

This position is offered at an hourly rate of $33.65, firm.

Climate Solutions cares about you as a whole person so we provide the following benefits to support your ability to be successful in the position and your health and well-being:

• Insurance premiums fully paid for the employee:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental, including orthodontia
  • Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
• Six weeks of paid leave and 14 flexible holidays (annually accruing)
• 401K starting after 3 months of employment with a 5% contribution by CS
• Flexible work policy
• A work environment that recognizes your family and community responsibilities
• A commitment to professional development, including both funds and time
• Paid time dedicated to work on equity and inclusion with a racial equity lens
• Annual performance reviews and ongoing feedback to support your development
• A strong commitment to successful onboarding and retention

TO APPLY

• Email your résumé to employment@climatesolutions.org with the role DATA SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE and YOUR NAME as the subject line of the email. Please label the résumé with your first and last name.
• We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your résumé.  We do not use AI or computer screening for applicants and ask that you offer us the same respect.
• In the body of the email, please let us know how you found out about the position.
• These positions are open until filled. Résumés will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• The successful candidate must be able to legally work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work VISAs for this position.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet the minimum qualifications but have other skills or experience that we have not considered and would be valuable in this position, please apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in applying or interviewing for this position, please let us know.

Climate Solutions recognizes that institutional racism, including systems and behaviors that maintain white power and privilege, exists within our organization, the broader climate and environmental movement, and throughout society. We also recognize that the impacts of the climate crisis, pollution from fossil fuels, and the costs of proposed solutions fall disproportionately on communities of color, low income, Tribal Nations, and frontline communities, both in our region and across the world. This is a barrier to a more equitable future and our ability to achieve our mission.

Climate Solutions has chosen to lead our work with a racial equity lens as a strategy to address all forms of oppression.  Climate Solutions is committed to equal opportunity in employment and promotion for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.