Data Research Specialist

Location: Kanab, Utah or Remote

Hiring Range:This position's hiring range isanticipatedto be $75,000-$81,000, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Interviews will occur weekly until the position is filled.

Temporary position until January 31, 2026.

Position Summary: The Data Research Specialist plays a supporting role in Best Friends' data quality and governance program. This position focuses on hands-on data research, reconciliation, and collection tasks that ensure the accuracy and completeness of organizational data across multiple systems and platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, methodical work and wants to contribute to the organization's mission of saving animals' lives through better data. The Data Research Specialist will support ongoing data quality initiatives including SMS data reconciliation across multiple platforms, state-level data file preparation, and website data collection projects.

Culture Statement and Responsibility:

• We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support shelter attribute data reconciliation efforts across multiple platforms. Research and document discrepancies at the individual organization level. Flag inconsistencies for review by senior team members.

• Collaborate with Programs and/or Network teams as needed to gather information and validate findings.

• Research organizations to document required information in preparation for data collection. Maintain accurate records in Airtable.

• Identify potential organizations not currently in our database.

• Reconcile open-source data collection checklist data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Communicate progress, questions, and findings to team members through regular updates.

• Document processes and procedures to support knowledge sharing within the team.

• Compile shelter metrics into a standardized template as needed.

• Management of a shared email inbox as needed.

• Perform other data collection, research, and quality tasks assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Proficiency in Airtable or similar database/project management tools, including building complex views and linking records.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with expertise in pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions for data reconciliation and analysis.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established processes consistently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfort working independently on repetitive, detail-oriented tasks for extended periods.

• Prior experience with Customer Relationship Management systems, such as Blackbaud, preferred.

• One year minimum experience in a data entry, research, or administrative support role.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm and hand motion.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.