Project Employee, Workflow Development

WORK OPTION:  In Office

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This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months

Position Summary: 

As a Project Employee (Workflow Development), you will be focused on maintaining & improving current project workflows, while aiding in the implementation of spreadsheet-based tools used to manage and analyze data. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Monitor, maintain, and improve current project workflows 
• Data entry and cleanup on various projects 
• Create project management workspaces using Google Sheets/Google Apps Script 
• Help fix spreadsheet issues & proactively work to reduce likelihood of further problems 
• Create concise reports & visual graphics from complex datasets 
• Aid in database management & implementation of automation tools 
• Follow technology trends to improve current processes 
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary 

Required Skills/Knowledge: 

• Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets 
• Demonstrated experience with functions, data structures, and data analysis 
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity 
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills 
• Highly responsive and proactive, able to own tasks from start to finish 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of Google Apps Script, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or other programming skills 
• General understanding of GUIs, web apps, web scraping & APIs 
• Comfortable with automation tools (DocParser, Zapier, Automate.io, etc) 

Educational Background:

• Bachelors Degree Required 

Salary Range: $23/hr 

Job Posting Title: Project 

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