The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator provides coordination, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the VITA site operation. The VITA program serves low- and middle-income families, providing free tax preparation and filing in Wapello and Jefferson counties. This is a part-time (20 hours per week average) seasonal position that begins in October and ends the middle of April.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensures the site is in compliance with all IRS VITA site requirements.
- Maintain relationship with IRS office for obtaining site materials and other pertinent information.
- Recruits volunteers and schedules volunteers for the site.
- Ensures that VITA site is open as scheduled and ensures adequate volunteer coverage, supplies, tax materials, and equipment is maintained.
- Ensures that all tax returns are electronically filed with the IRS in a timely manner and that acknowledgements are reviewed.
- Ensures rejected returns are either corrected or the taxpayer is contacted.
- Ensures that a quality review is conducted on each return prepared by volunteer tax preparers.
- Promotes the VITA program throughout the community, including radio, television, and print.
- Maintains accurate records of volunteer certifications and volunteer hours.
- Answers taxpayer questions regarding tax law or their tax return.
- Compile post‐season reports for end‐of‐season wrap‐up and evaluation.
- Plan/host volunteer recognition event at the end of the filing season.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience:
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Basic tax knowledge (Form 1040 and supporting schedules).
- Complete all training and certification requirements. Pass the IRS Tax Test at the Advanced Level.
- Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information into tax software (TaxSlayer).
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage all‐volunteer staff.
- Must be flexible and dependable with ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
- Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: Less than $20,000 per year
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 5 2019
Active Until:
Dec 5 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit