Our Community and Economic Development team is seeking a seasonal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator. As VITA Site Coordinator, you will implement the VITA action plan during this tax season to offer free assistance to low-to-moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. You will accomplish this by:

• Supervising volunteer tax preparers to ensure compliance with IRS and Westmoreland Community Action security guidelines;
• Creating and implement a targeted recruitment action plan to attract potential volunteers for the VITA program;
• Ensuring all volunteers responsible for answering tax law questions, teaching tax law, preparing or correcting tax returns, and conducting quality reviews are appropriately certified according to IRS standards;
• Overseeing the use of the IRS-approved Intake and Interview Process, ensuring that each taxpayer is properly interviewed using the correct IRS Intake & Interview Sheet for every return prepared; and
• Developing and implementing a Volunteer Recognition Program to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of VITA volunteers.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Additional training or certifications in accounting, financial literacy, or tax preparation preferred.
• Must obtain IRS Advanced Certification (training provided as needed).
• Preferred knowledge of issues facing low-income populations and familiarity with programs that promote self-sufficiency.
• Ability to engage with volunteers, stakeholders, community partners, and the public in a supportive and professional manner.
• Basic research skills and computer proficiency, including competency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, as required.
• Must have or be able to obtain Act 33, 34, 114, and sex offender registry clearances.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays throughout the employment season.
• 6.5 hours of personal time off per month.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Hourly rate depending on experience: $17.21 - $18.83

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps.