Ada Jenkins Center - Free Tax Prep Meck Site Coordinator
About The Position
The Ada Jenkins Center is a nonprofit organization serving North Mecklenburg County. We exist to help people create lasting solutions for economic stability. Free Tax Prep Meck, also known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Site Coordinator provides coordination, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the Free Tax Prep Meck site operation. The Free Tax Prep Meck program serves low- and middle-income families, providing free tax preparation and filing services. This is a part-time position with a maximum of 10 hours per week. This is a seasonal position that begins in January 2026 and ends April 20th, 2026.
Requirements
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Advanced Certification must be obtained and tax knowledge (Form 1040 and supporting schedules).
- Complete all training and certification requirements.
- Pass the IRS Tax Tests at the Advanced Level and Site Coordinator.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the site is in compliance with all IRS Free Tax Prep Meck site requirements.
- Communicates with the Free Tax Prep Meck Program Manager to discuss all pertinent site information during the weekly review meetings.
- Fosters a positive volunteer experience during tax clinics and communicates with volunteers to maintain the Standards of Conduct and engagement.
- Ensures that Free Tax Prep Mek 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.
- Ensure s that personal information protection and IRS best practice standards are implemented at each site.
- Answers taxpayer questions regarding tax law or their tax return.
- Maintain s company issued equipment charged and ready to use for scheduled times.
- Compile post-season reports for end-of-season wrap-up and evaluation.
- Assist with the planning/hosting of volunteer recognition events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
