Job Description

WORK OPTION:  In Office   The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.  To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.   This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months   Position Summary:  As a Project Employee (Workflow Development), you will be focused on maintaining & improving current project workflows, while aiding in the implementation of spreadsheet-based tools used to manage and analyze data.    Major Responsibilities:  Monitor, maintain, and improve current project workflows  Data entry and cleanup on various projects  Create project management workspaces using Google Sheets/Google Apps Script  Help fix spreadsheet issues & proactively work to reduce likelihood of further problems  Create concise reports & visual graphics from complex datasets  Aid in database management & implementation of automation tools  Follow technology trends to improve current processes  Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary    Required Skills/Knowledge:  Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge  Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets  Demonstrated experience with functions, data structures, and data analysis  Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity  Attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills  Highly responsive and proactive, able to own tasks from start to finish  Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills  Excellent organizational skills    Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Google Apps Script, Python, VBA, JavaScript, or other programming skills  General understanding of GUIs, web apps, web scraping & APIs  Comfortable with automation tools (DocParser, Zapier, Automate.io, etc)    Educational Background: Bachelors Degree Required    Salary Range: $23/hr  Job Posting Title: Project  We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.