Full-time
Washington, DC
Job description
Job Title: Database Administrator
Department: Development
Reports to: AVP
Position Type: Full-time
Position FLSA Status: Exempt
Overtime: not eligible
Pay range: $60,000-75,000
Virtual/Remote or In-Office: On-site
Job Description created/updated on: 10/30/25
The Center for Jewish History (CJH) serves as the collaborative home of five in-house partner organizations: the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), the American Sephardi Federation (ASF), the Leo Baeck Institute (LBI), the Yeshiva University Museum (YUM), and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (YIVO). Together, their collections encompass over five miles of archival documents in dozens of languages and alphabet systems, more than 500,000 volumes of books, nearly 7 million digital items, and thousands of artworks and objects, spanning 5,000 years of history.
The Center for Jewish History is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Database Administrator to play a central role in managing the organization’s donor and constituent data systems. Reporting directly to the AVP of Development, this individual will oversee database operations with a strong focus on supporting the Center’s transition from Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce.
This is a unique opportunity for a professional who combines technical expertise with an understanding of nonprofit fundraising and donor data management. The Database Administrator will serve as a key partner to the Development team and colleagues across the organization, ensuring a smooth migration and long-term optimization of Salesforce as the Center’s primary CRM.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Lead and support the transition from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce.
· Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and consistency throughout the migration process and ongoing operations.
· Collaborate with Development, Finance, and IT teams to align database processes with organizational needs.
· Manage database access and permissions, ensuring secure and ethical handling of confidential donor and constituent information.
· Extract, transform, and load data between systems and generate regular reports for leadership and fundraising staff.
· Configure and optimize Salesforce post-migration, including workflows, dashboards, and custom fields.
· Monitor system performance, implement updates, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
· Ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols and best practices.
· Provide training and ongoing support to staff to maximize effective use of Salesforce.
· Document database policies, procedures, and data standards.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
· Demonstrated experience administering Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce (Salesforce Administrator certification a plus).
· Proven track record managing data migrations, ideally from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce.
· Strong knowledge of data management, data security, and reporting tools.
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
· Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff.
· Experience in a nonprofit or fundraising environment strongly preferred.
The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected], no phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
