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4 people are interested
Tax Site Coordinator (temporary paid position)!
ORGANIZATION: The Neighborhood Developers
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4 people are interested
Site Coordinator - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
The Neighborhood Developers
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program helps low and moderate income families file their taxes and claim tax credits. These tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit, are considered the most effective ways to help families move out of poverty. You can be a part of this important anti-poverty work! As one of the largest VITA sites in the Boston area, The Neighborhood Developers provides free tax preparation to over 1000 clients each tax season. In 2016, we garnered over $2.2 million in refunds for our clients! We offer tax services at two locations in Chelsea and Revere, and are open 5 days a week from January to April. The site coordinator plays a vital role for TND’s VITA program. S/he will work with the VITA program director to facilitate operations and coordinate client services during the busy tax season. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high quality services to the community, learns quickly, can work in a fast paced environment, and can work independently.
Responsibilities include supervising and supporting volunteers, answering tax questions, reviewing tax returns, hosting IRS/VITA auditors, scheduling client appointments, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided, troubleshooting site and technical issues, and other related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Availability on evenings and/or Saturdays
- Spanish language skills preferred
- Must be very comfortable using computers
- Basic tax knowledge preferred but not essential (with additional training to be provided)
Work schedule : flexible, to be determined with employee, ranging from 10-30 hours/week
Time period : early January through mid-April (this is a temporary position)
Compensation : $15/hour
To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter and resume by December 28th, 2018 to:
Madeligne Tena- mtena@tndinc.org
4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
617-545-8327 or (857) 654-6366
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About The Neighborhood Developers
Location:
4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to invest in the process of building healthy neighborhoods by promoting affordable housing, desirable public spaces and resident prosperity and leadership.
Description
Our Vision is to work towards a future in which Chelsea, Revere, and Everett are cities of opportunity - comprised of healthy neighborhoods where people feel welcome and connected to their community. Places where residents of all income levels can grow and prosper.
Supporting People: Our Connect team provides education opportunities including debt management and homebuying basics. We also offer financial coaching to encourage responsible money management and to increase household wealth.
Engaging Community: Through our community building activities, we create strong connections among neighbors, foster a positive neighborhood identity and build social capital linking residents and community institutions to foster a vibrant sense of community life.
Building Housing: TND and our partners develop quality affordable apartments and homes for mixed- income households through the purchase of existing substandard properties and former industrial sites.
Advocate for Housing Justice: TND seeks to engage residents in initiatives, advocacy, and legislation surrounding affordable housing. We believe that resident leaders have the power to keep their cities affordable through education and actions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Program Management
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Tax Law
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly time commitment of at least 25 hours