> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1504781-membership-and-database-coordinator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1504781-membership-and-database-coordinator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Membership and Database Coordinator - **Company:** BUFFALO , INC. - **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $45,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=929b5afce77582bd ## About the Role The Membership and Database Coordinator supports membership and fundraising programs at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve. This position oversees the Society's membership program and assists with database management of the Society's CRM system (Altru). This position requires a combination of outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and high attention to detail., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience * At least two years of experience in professional office setting and experience in development, membership, or a related field preferred * Knowledge of customer relationship management database (Blackbaud/Altru experience a plus) * Excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work collaboratively and professionally with guests and with internal colleagues * Familiarity with museums and/or nonprofits helpful * Availability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary * Strong sense of professional discretion Physical Demands: * Sitting for long periods of time at a work desk/computer on a daily basis * Position will require periodic evening and weekend work ## Description Membership * Establish procedures to renew and upgrade current members, while also creating robust opportunities to recruit new members to the organization * Track membership revenue, establish budget goals, and forecast monthly membership income * Create membership communications such as welcome letters, renewal reminders, and newsletters * Identify and implement memorable stewardship activities for members * Collaborate with department colleagues to develop action plans that migrate high-affinity members with giving capacity to become donors * Provide timely, high-quality customer service by responding promptly to member and donor inquiries and anticipating the needs of members, donors, and prospects * Analyze data and collaborate with other departments to identify trends, promotions, sales, and member acquisition opportunities * Manage and fulfill requests for donated guest passes and memberships, including fulfilling membership requests from active volunteers Database * Process membership and donation transactions from start to finish, including data entry, payment processing, check batching, and acknowledgement letters * Routinely review data in the system for accuracy, manage duplicates, updating constituent records, and make NCOA updates * Develop and maintain data entry procedures, documentation, and training materials to promote database best practices and consistency * Train admissions staff and phone representatives on accurate data entry into Altru * Partner with internal stakeholders to generate reports, identify data gaps, and look for opportunities for standardization across the organization Other * Assist with other department tasks as needed, such as meeting prep, event support, Development Committee support, and other department projects * Represent the Society at both on and off-site events to support department efforts * Serve as backup phone representative in answering or triaging incoming inquiries for the Society * Other duties as assigned or required. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)