VITA Site Coordinator

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity In • Middlebury, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CVOEO is hiring a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator in Addison County that oversees the daily operations of a VITA site, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate-income individuals, older adults, persons with disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency. Train, support, and supervise volunteers; ensure compliance with IRS VITA/TCE program requirements; and promote a welcoming, efficient, and professional environment for clients and volunteers. Support and communicate with volunteers to maintain effective site operations throughout the tax season.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an appropriate discipline plus two years of community service experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• Sound understanding, interest in and commitment to those living in poverty and the overall needs and problems of the low-income community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information
• Must have a valid license, clean driving record, access to reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area
• Ability to uphold safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Accounting and/or income tax preparation experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of a VITA site
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality, free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate-income individuals, older adults, persons with disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency
• Train, support, and supervise volunteers
• Ensure compliance with IRS VITA/TCE program requirements
• Promote a welcoming, efficient, and professional environment for clients and volunteers
• Support and communicate with volunteers to maintain effective site operations throughout the tax season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree