Temporary Web Scraping Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
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
• 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)

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Salary Range:
$25/hr
Job Posting Title:
Project
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.
Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.
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.
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.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.