Data Management Specialist

COTS is hiring for a Data Management Specialist. This position will be COTS’ go\-to person for data. Keeping the data clean, making sense of it, and translating it into clear, compelling insights for staff, leadership, funders, and our Board of Directors. This isn’t a fully back\-office role. You’ll be in the mix: running 1:1 training sessions with staff, presenting trend analysis to managers and directors.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/2026

#### POSITION DETAILS:

• FullTime: 9 am5 pm, MondayFriday
• Pay: $27\.10 $28\.10 (Based on working and lived experience)
• Hybrid with 3 days onsite and 2 remote

#### BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short\-term disability, accident insurance, life and AD\&D coverage, a 403B retirement plan, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support.

#### We also offer generous paid time off, including:

• 12 paid vacation days
• 12 paid sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 personal days to use as you choose

#### WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Respond to adhoc data requests and surface insights that help programs improve.
• Serve as primary admin for our program databases
• Create documentation, guides, and training materials that actually get used
• Own data quality across the organization—collection, storage, accuracy, compliance (HIPAA, HUD, Vermont regs)
• Build reports and dashboards for grant compliance, program evaluation, and strategic planning
• Lead 1:1 and group trainings with staff on database use, data entry, and reporting tools

#### QUALIFICATIONS:

• 24 years of experience in data management, database administration, or analysis
• Comfortable with data visualization tools—Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar
• Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or economic barriers
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a mission\-driven team working to end homelessness in our community.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, especially those with lived experience related to our mission.

#### About COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER

For 40 years COTS has been working in Chittenden County to creatively find solutions to end homelessness; we aren’t afraid to try new things. We are looking for team members with a passion for doing good and creative thinking. COTS offers a competitive benefits package including access to healthcare, retirement savings, and robust time off, as well as benefits focused on supporting human services professionals with mental and emotional wellbeing. COTS strives to create a supportive, collaborative and fun work environment...consider joining us on our mission to end homelessness!