POSITION AVAILABLE: Database Manager

Why join us?

The Irrigation Association is seeking a database manager in our Fairfax, Virginia office. The Irrigation Association team is a hardworking group that serves the irrigation industry by promoting efficient irrigation through advocacy and professional development. We support our member companies who feed the world and provide healthy spaces for kids to play.

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the overall integrity of the iMIS database (desktop version and RiSE) and coordinating with third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects. This position requires excellent organization, communication and project management skills. Candidate should be high-energy, organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and be able to set, manage and meet priorities under quickly changing conditions. The database manager will report to the administration director and works closely with the business development director, professional development director and communications director.

The Irrigation Association has built a culture fueled by integrity, expertise, strong work ethic and a high level of commitment to the industry we serve. This has allowed us to become the recognized leader for the agriculture and landscape irrigation industry, promoting efficient irrigation technologies, products and services. We strive to create a work environment that is friendly, creative and supports a life-work balance.

In 2018 and again in 2019, the Irrigation Association was recognized as one of the Best Manufacturing Associations to Work for by the National Association of Manufacturers' Council of Manufacturing Organizations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of IA’s data.
• Create queries for IA data reporting and analysis.
• Audit the database to ensure records are up-to-date and eliminate duplicate records.
• Export data in various forms for publishing: e.g., mailing lists, reports, etc.
• Monitor interface from database to web directories and IA store.
• Manage billing information and invoices for membership and certification renewals.
• Understand and monitor the IA’s certification module with internal professional development staff.
• Manage mailing list purchases and data comparisons.
• Import data from the annual Irrigation Show and Education conference and other sources.
• Oversee data entry projects and train staff on data entry.
• Develop policies and standard operating procedures for all iMIS activities.
• Provide recommendations on additional integration, system support and training for iMIS database.
• Work with the finance department to continuously improve accounts receivable system.
• Provide phone support assist with other projects as needed.