Data Manager

Company Description Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the state’s most dynamic athletic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and competition opportunities to more than 3,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year across 32 official and demonstration sports. Through inclusive programming, Special Olympics Rhode Island promotes physical fitness, courage, and joy while fostering a supportive community. Team members contribute directly to meaningful experiences for athletes, families, and volunteers across the state.

Role Description The Data Manager leads Special Olympics Rhode Island’s data strategy, integrity, and reporting functions. This position oversees the collection, management, security, and analysis of organizational data to support operations, fundraising, athlete services, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The Data Manager ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of athlete, volunteer, and donor records; maintains all virtual systems and databases; produces actionable reports; and collaborates across departments to advance the mission of Special Olympics Rhode Island.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for data collection, retention, integrity, and security
• Administer and maintain organizational databases, including user permissions, system configuration, auditing, backups, and data quality controls
• Enter and manage gifts, actions, interactions, and related constituent data in the donor and sports management systems
• Manage and maintain constituent records for athletes, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders
• Support donor relations, finance, and program departments through data extraction, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis
• Assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation of donor contributions in coordination with finance
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports to inform operational performance, fundraising progress, and program outcomes
• Support annual program census
• Assist with constituent registration processes
• Provide training and technical support to staff on donor and sports management systems
• Ensure compliance with data security standards and Special Olympics policies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned, including support for fundraising and program events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing CRM or donor management systems
• Demonstrated experience in database administration and data integrity management
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit or membership-based organizations
• Familiarity with Special Olympics systems or similar sports/program management platform
• Experience supporting fundraising operations and financial reconciliation processes

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

Special Olympics of Rhode Island operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Organization. SORI provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and mental or physical disability. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@specialolympicsri.org or visit http://www.specialolympicsri.org/.