Organized and efficient. Head for numbers and strong attention to detail. Adept problem solver. Highly trustworthy. Passionate about our campaigns. If these describe you, then maybe you’re who we’re looking for!
VPIRG, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group, is looking for an individual with a great head for numbers and diligence to process data, prepare reports, reconcile financial information, prepare daily deposits, and sync multiple data systems from our extensive grassroots fundraising and campaign operation. The right person is professional, focused, trustworthy, and a passion for being part of grassroots efforts to make Vermont a better place.
Job Summary: The Data and Finance Coordinator (DFC) specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Producing daily and weekly canvass reports
- Processing the daily canvass deposit
- Entering new sustainers, bump-ups, and manual credit card gifts into EveryAction
- Flagging sustainers that do not run for immediate follow-up
- Coordinating driver eligibility, insurance, personal car availability, mileage, and reimbursement
- Collect and organize Amex receipts, and other non-mileage reimbursement requests.
- Providing administrative, training, and logistical support as needed,
Employment Details:
This part-time seasonal position is based out of VPIRG’s Burlington office located in the Old North End at 294 N. Winooski Ave. The DFC must be able to work Tuesday-Friday mornings to process data from the previous evening’s canvass. Otherwise, schedule is flexible, and hours will increase, or decrease based on the workload. Minimum hours 8/week; maximum hours 30/week. The start date is flexible based on candidate availability, ideally with training and some hours beginning in early-May. The canvass operation and this position is scheduled to end Friday, August 22, but an earlier date could be arranged if needed. This position pays $17.50/hour.
Qualifications: Obsessive attention to detail and aptitude for office systems; demonstrated experience handling money; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
About VPIRG: VPIRG’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of Vermont’s environment, people, and locally based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens across the state. For 50 years, we have represented the public’s voice, countering special interest influence on issues of public health, the environment, consumer protection, and democracy. VPIRG’s work has helped keep Vermont on the forefront of critical state and national issues, including climate change, renewable energy, money in politics, GMOs, toxics, and health care.
VPIRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates whose identities have been historically underrepresented in the environmental movement. People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, queer people, and women are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Complete the application below by 5 pm on Thursday, March 31st. No phone calls please.