Database Intern at American Public Power Association

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Research, Record Creation, Record Updating, Report Generation, Data Verification, Data Standardization, Segmentation Lists, Salesforce, Fonteva, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Independent Work, Marketing Cloud, Account Engagement

Industry

Utilities

Description

Description At the American Public Power Association (APPA), we serve as the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Help us continue to achieve our mission for our members and the communities they serve! At APPA, we strive to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and feels valued. We have an exciting opportunity for a Database Intern who will work with our member database team on a range of activities, including researching organizations, creating and updating records, generating reports, and verifying data outputs. This is an in-office position which requires the incumbent to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and come into the office Mondays - Wednesdays, working 21 hours per week. This internship will be from June 1st – August 19th. It is important to note; internship dates are flexible to accommodate the candidate’s preference for an earlier or slightly later start date. The selected candidate should communicate this request to their immediate supervisor and Human Resources if necessary. Review potential invalid contact records and research updated information Review of potential duplicate contact records Update key contacts for association members Update contact records based on bounce back emails and subscription requests Organize, tag, or delete campaign records Create dashboards and underlying reports Analyze and standardize data across multiple databases Revise Marketing Cloud segmentation lists Requirements Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program or recent graduate Experience working with databases, Salesforce and/or Fonteva experience is a plus Ability to work in teams and independently Familiarity with Microsoft Excel Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to complete long and short-term projects and tasks on schedule Self-motivated and detail-oriented Experience with Marketing Cloud or Account Engagement is also a plus Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing and extensive walking during conferences and meetings Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. APPA is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion. This commitment pertains to our internal policies and staff expectations, but also extends out to the wider public power community. As part of our strategic plan, we aim to assist members in meeting workforce challenges—including attracting and retaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture—through offering educational programs, developing resources, and serving as a platform for the public power community to exchange ideas and best practices.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the member database team with tasks such as researching organizations, creating and updating records, generating reports, and verifying data outputs across multiple databases. Key activities include reviewing invalid or duplicate contact records, updating member contacts, organizing campaign records, and creating data dashboards and reports.