Data Specialist

Position: Data Specialist

Date Posted: July 8, 2026

Industry: Nonprofit | Child Welfare | Human Services | Data Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Experience in Data Entry, Database Management, or Financial Record Processing Preferred

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Location: Birmingham, Alabama, United States, REMOTE

Company: Lifeline Children’s Services

Description:

Lifeline Children’s Services is seeking a detail-oriented Data Specialist to support the integrity and accuracy of organizational data across multiple systems. This full-time position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and plays a key role in maintaining donor records, financial data, client information, and internal reporting while supporting the organization’s mission and daily operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience working with databases, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments. This role involves managing donation records, supporting internal staff with database-related inquiries, maintaining client information, and ensuring data accuracy across various programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate data entry, updates, and integrity across organizational databases.

• Monitor and upload donation data received through checks, ACH/EFT, online payment platforms, and third-party giving systems.

• Process donor receipts, maintain accurate tagging, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

• Review, identify, and correct duplicate or inaccurate CRM records.

• Troubleshoot recurring donation processing issues and maintain accurate gift records.

• Process employee matching gifts, donor-advised fund contributions, stock donations, and special fundraising transactions.

• Reconcile silent auction donations and accurately allocate partially tax-deductible gifts.

• Provide database support and guidance to state directors, administrators, and internal staff.

• Communicate with departments regarding data corrections and reporting timelines.

• Collaborate across teams to maintain consistent and accurate organizational data.

• Maintain client data, templates, workflows, and program information for domestic and international services.

• Set up and manage client profiles while ensuring compliance with established operating procedures.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for family services database support and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate with the IT team and external database development partners when system updates or enhancements are required.

• Assist with agency events, staff functions, and organizational initiatives as needed.

• Perform additional duties assigned by management in support of organizational objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• Experience in data entry, database management, or financial record processing is strongly preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment.

• Strong knowledge of:

    • Data entry, database management, and CRM systems.

    • Financial record processing, donation tracking, and reconciliation.

    • Microsoft Office applications, reporting, and data accuracy best practices.

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment located at the Central Office in Birmingham, Alabama.

• Collaborative team setting with opportunities to support multiple organizational programs and initiatives