CSWS Metropolitan Family Service Community Tax Preparation Assistant- Spring 2025

University of Portland Portal•Portland, OR

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About The Position

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package. Fight poverty. Learn a lifelong skill. MFS CASH Oregon is an economic empowerment program of Metropolitan Family Services that provides free tax preparation services and community outreach to low-income, working families and individuals. Under the supervision of the Student Programming and Volunteer Coordinator the Student Tax Preparation Intern will be responsible for preparing and delivering free volunteer tax preparation services to low income taxpayers using IRS provided tax software throughout the regular tax season (January-April) in 2025. Values: We use creative and proactive problem-solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services. We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence. We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity What you’ll gain from interning: Fight poverty and help low-wage earners keep more of what you make! Learn a lifelong skill: preparing federal and Oregon tax returns! Provide vital tax service to the low-income and limited ability and limited English proficient communities Connect with a network of 250 volunteers and staff, including current and retired business and civic leaders Learn about the complexities and inequities of the federal and Oregon tax codes and how they can both help and harm marginalized taxpayers Acquire strong technical experience through delivering tax preparation Develop strong interpersonal skills by interacting with a diverse client base Make a meaningful difference in your community! Address where work will take place : 919 NE 19th Street Suite 200

Requirements

Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact [email protected] with questions)
Must be a current student at an accredited post secondary institution
Must be 18+ years of age
No tax knowledge or experience required
Must complete MFS CASH Oregon’s Tax Preparer Training and IRS Certification after hire
Show compassion, patience and empathy when working with members of underserved communities
Successful candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and punctual
This position requires 30-40 hours of paid, self-paced online tax preparation training.
Training and orientation begins in December 2024 and will prepare you for passing the IRS volunteer certification exams required for preparing taxes.
Once you pass these exams you will be required to set a work schedule for the tax season (January – April).

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or another second language is a plus
Students with coursework in accounting, finance, or social sciences heavily encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

preparing and delivering free volunteer tax preparation services to low income taxpayers using IRS provided tax software throughout the regular tax season (January-April) in 2025

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