Database Coordinator Volunteer/Intern

Job Description

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

Duties / Responsibilities:

● Save all relevant research articles in Word and PDF formats and maintain 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 accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

● Work with other departments to determine relevant material.

● Pay strict attention to detail.  

Qualifications

● Knowledge is defined as the acquisition of information stored in memory through experience and learning. 

● Skills represent the practical aspect of knowledge. The implementation of knowledge in daily tasks that can be acquired or developed through training is termed as skill.  

● Lastly, ability is characterized as the stable and abstract behavioral and cognitive capacity.

● 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.