Data Processor

The Data Processor utilizes Tessitura, the museum’s database of record, to ensure the highest caliber of constituent data. Situated within the Museum’s Development office, the data processor works within a team of database-oriented staff who not only support fundraising, but also assist many other museum departments, such as Accounting, Guest Services, Marketing and Communications, and Membership. By efficiently recording and reporting on a variety of constituent data, the data processor works to optimize Tessitura for satisfaction of the museum’s donors, members, and guests and for the success of the institution as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the MFAH in achieving its goals by maintaining superior constituent data
• Competently finish assigned daily data entry tasks and assist the database coordinator in maintaining the accuracy of the task board
• Fulfill daily data entry tasks related to constituent data, such as requests for one-off record updates and inactivating records
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual data entry tasks surrounding various consituent groups, such as updating contact information and attributes
• Systematically review data entered by other staff and by constituents themselves (via the MFAH website), making the corrections necessary to curtail further review
• Sort contributions received by mail and submit the virtual daily bank deposit
• Proficiently record, verify, and archive contributions, processing changes as necessary
• Generate various reports for internal and external use, such as daily batch reports and weekly contribution receipts
• Assist senior database staff in testing the efficacy of periodic mass data quality projects
• Perform clerical duties related to data processing and fundraising, such as filing, archiving, and mailing

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to confidentiality
• Knowledge of Tessitura or comparable donor database experience preferred
• Knowledge of commonly-used data entry and validation concepts, practices and procedures
• Excellent typing and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to work self-reliantly within a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly and meet daily processing deadlines

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Minimum two years data processing experience

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We welcome candidates whose experience and skills align with the needs of the role and the Museum’s mission.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. The Museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We recognize that candidates may bring a range of experiences and skills to a role and encourage individuals to apply if their background aligns with the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job description.

The Museum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment. This includes accommodations needed to participate in the application process, interview process, perform essential job functions, and access employment benefits and privileges. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at

HR@mfah.org