Earn It! Keep It! Save It! (EKS) is a United Way Bay Area-led program which provides low-income working families with free tax return preparation (VITA) in partnership with the IRS. The program supports United Way’s goal of breaking the cycle of poverty by ensuring families claim valuable tax credits. The EKS Program Associate is a full-time position which contributes to the effective and successful implementation of this 8-county program and provides strategic program support to the regional program and specific counties.
Areas of Responsibility:
EKS/VITA Program Management
- Manage coalitions and provide technical assistance for tax sites in specific counties as assigned
- Certify to the advanced tax preparer level of the IRS VITA program
- Coordinate logistics for tax trainings, tax sites, and external meetings
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with organizations, programs, businesses, local and national partners which support EKS program goals including, but not limited to, community based organizations, municipal and county agencies, and IRS SPEC
Outreach, Training, and Public Speaking
- Train volunteers, site coordinators, and non-profit partners using training templates
- Create outreach strategies and personally contact new volunteers, partner organizations, local businesses and more
- Provide presentations about EKS as needed
- Cultivate new regional and county level partnerships to expand program’s reach in under-served areas
- Visit sites, give presentations, and conduct outreach in your assigned counties and assist other EKS team members at their counties as needed
Collaborate with the EKS Team
- Provide input and assist EKS Team with program design, implementation, and strategic initiatives as needed
- Work collaboratively with the EKS team to support other components of our program including the savings initiative, curriculum development, story collection, marketing, social media, and other duties as needed
- Serve as the lead associate on specific regional goals
- Research additional funding opportunities; write grant proposals and grant reports, as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills/Experience:
- 2-5 years of related volunteer or professional experience, preferably in a non-profit or National Service capacity
- VITA experience highly desired
- Experience working effectively with diverse populations and in a culturally sensitive environment
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Passion for volunteerism and community service
- Team player, flexible and able to work with humor and grace under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); database and CRM software (Salesforce, ETO); use of online resources and applications.
- Fluency in Spanish a plus
- Access to a car, valid California Driver's License with car insurance and a clean driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Flexibility and mobility to travel to off-site locations within or outside San Francisco as needed.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 Non-exempt
How to Apply:
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 12 2018
Active Until:
May 12 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit