Employment Opportunity
Position Name: VITA Site Coordinator
Classification: Part-Time, Seasonal
Pay Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour
Position Overview:
The VITA Site Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing coordination, organization, and supervision in all aspects of site operations under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, sponsored by SimplifyCT. The VITA Site Coordinator will provide income tax preparation services to the community at large and supervise volunteers at their assigned locations. This position will require travel between locations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all volunteers are certified to prepare tax returns at the appropriate level of certification, and to follow all site operating procedures.
- Supervision of volunteers and oversee assigned sites during the filing season.
- Monitor adherence to the IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct and Quality Site Requirements.
- Ensure that adequate volunteer coverage (including assistor, screener, quality reviewer), supplies, and equipment is scheduled/maintained at assigned sites.
- Act as liaison between volunteers, the volunteer site and relevant sponsors, stakeholders and/or partners.
- Gather/compile timely statistical reports from volunteers and provide the reports to relevant sponsors, stakeholders (including the IRS) and/or partners.
- Work collaboratively with Volunteer Interpreter(s), as needed, in establishing special sites that focus on the Interpreter’s skill (e.g., Spanish speaking, hearing-impaired).
- At the conclusion of filing season, work with Program Staff, site sponsors, stakeholders (including the IRS) and/or partners to host a recognition event for volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Operations Manager and/or Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation and valid insurance required.
- IRS Tax Certifications in Advanced and Site Coordinator Required. (Training to be provided by SimplifyCT).