SQL Programmer

SUMMARY

 Seeking an individual with a servant’s heart to develop and maintain software solutions to facilitate the work of departments that use our database systems.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Developing applications and processes that enhance the ability of other departments to respond to our donors.
• Gathering and documenting requirements from users and support staff for new donor system features.
• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining processes that migrate data between donor systems and external sources such as the Samaritan’s Purse Web site, online applications, extranets, and spreadsheets.
• Troubleshooting issues reported by users and resolving problems or working with vendors and/or other staff to resolve them.
• Creating and maintaining donor reports.
• Maintaining processes used to produce donor receipts, thank-you letters, and packing slips.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a

consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems or Computer Science. Must be proficient in SQL. Experience with Visual Studio or C# strongly preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan's Purse Distinct Objectives

The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:

Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world

Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world's standard while serving the purposes of God's kingdom

Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work

Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible