Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Indy Dance Council is an organization that collects, connects, and grows dance-related activities and opportunities in the greater Indianapolis region. The Data Specialist will collect, organize, maintain, and analyze data related to dance activities, organizations, and participants, while creating reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions, outreach, and resource visibility. The role also involves data validation, process documentation, collaboration with program staff, and translating findings into practical recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Collecting, organizing, and maintaining data related to dance activities, organizations, and participants in the Indianapolis region
- Building and updating datasets, ensuring data accuracy and consistency, and creating clear reports and dashboards that give insight into community engagement and program impact
- Analyze trends to support strategic decisions, inform outreach, and improve resource visibility for dance stakeholders
- Cleaning and validating data, documenting data processes, collaborating with program staff to define data needs, and translating findings into practical recommendations
- Contributes to developing data standards and tools that make dance opportunities easier to track, share, and support
Skills
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including Data Analytics, Data Analysis, and Analytical Skills
- Proficiency in organizing and maintaining information through Data Management and related data governance practices
- Experience with structuring and interpreting information using Data Modeling and basic database concepts
- Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or visualization platforms)
- Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences and collaborate with program and community partners
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple data projects independently in a remote environment
- Familiarity with arts, nonprofits, or community-based work is beneficial
- Interest in dance and cultural initiatives is a plus
- Relevant education or equivalent experience in data, statistics, information systems, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Remote work arrangement
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