Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coordinator

As the VITA Site Coordinator at the Teresa McCormick Center (TMC), the Coordinator is responsible for planning and developing the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, manages the data for clients served and assists with grant writing. This position supports advocacy and client needs through collaboration, communication and engaging volunteers and the public in donations and financial support. The Coordinator may also coach and mentor clients, and reinforce and measure service delivery to create value and impact for the client population. Additionally, this position builds strong relationships and partnerships to maximize resources, drive process efficiency and promote organizational support. This position works under the direction of the Executive Director.

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Coordinate and run the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site. The Coordinator is responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition. In addition, all unresolved issues with the tax returns of clients are the VITA coordinator's responsibility.

• Provide advocacy-based counseling to direct and assist employees in securing support services related to tax preparation.
• Data entry and analysis on clients served across TMC.
• Basic grant writing for the organization operations and programs.
• Supplemental support for other TMAC programs such as the food pantry.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Business Administration or Equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years' experience in community advocacy, fundraising or non-profit operational administration.
• Strong community resource contacts preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers and or the community.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrated experience as a team builder.
• Must have a Driver's License with the State of Oregon.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with high-profile donors, press and community contacts.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and legal compliance.
• Proficiency in MS word, excel, databases and power point.
• Professionalism to work with confidential information.

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