# Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate (Contractor)

> Umoja Community Education Foundation · Sacramento, United States (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-02-12

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

Ideal for recent undergraduate or graduate-level candidates with Salesforce back-end development experience. 

Position Summary 

The Salesforce Development & Data Systems Associate provides technical support for the design, maintenance, and enhancement of Umoja’s Salesforce infrastructure. This role is focused on Salesforce back-end development, data architecture, and database management, supporting program operations and reporting needs across the organization. 

This position is ideal for a Salesforce-certified professional who wants real-world experience building and maintaining production of Salesforce systems in a mission-driven environment. The Associate will work closely with the Research & Evaluation team and program staff to ensure data systems are accurate, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Salesforce & Systems Development (75%) 

-   Support the development and maintenance of Salesforce back-end architecture, including objects, fields, relationships, validation rules, and automation (Flows, Process Builder, or Apex as appropriate). 

-   Assist in managing Salesforce data models, user permissions, profiles, and roles. 

-   Build and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and data views to support internal reporting needs. 

-   Support Salesforce integrations, imports, exports, and data syncing processes. 

-   Perform data cleaning, deduplication, and integrity checks within Salesforce. 

-   Document system configurations, workflows, and data standards. 

-   Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical Salesforce solutions. 

Data & Technical Support (25%) 

-   Respond to internal Salesforce system requests, troubleshooting issues, and resolving data errors. 

-   Support database management tasks using Excel, Google Sheets, or other data tools. 

-   Assist with file uploads, structured data submissions, and quality assurance checks. 

-   Provide technical support for related systems such as campus portals or data submission platforms. 

Work Expectations 

-   20–25 hours per week. 

-   Approximately 50% in-office, with some flexibility. 

-   Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation. 

What This Role Offers 

-   Hands-on experience building and managing real-world Salesforce systems. 

-   Opportunity to deepen Salesforce development and data architecture skills. 

-   Exposure to statewide higher-education and equity-focused initiatives. 

-   A supportive environment for early-career technical professionals to grow. 

-   Meaningful work that directly supports student success and institutional change.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level students or master’s degree holders welcome. 

-   Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform Developer I certification strongly preferred (required for hire or within first 3–6 months). 

-   Hands-on experience with Salesforce back-end configuration and development (academic, internship, or professional experience acceptable). 

-   Knowledge of database concepts (relational databases, data normalization, data integrity). 

-   Experience with data tools such as Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with SQL or other database tools is a plus. 

-   Strong attention to detail and ability to manage technical tasks independently. 

-   Clear communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders. 

-   Interest in education equity, data-informed decision-making, and student-centered systems.

## Benefits

Hourly rate based on experience: $25–$30/hour. This is a 1099 Contractor position, no benefits offered.

## Apply

[Apply at Umoja Community Education Foundation](https://apply.workable.com/umoja-community-education-foundation/j/C4B792308A/apply)

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