Associate, Free Tax Prep

• IRS Administrative Requirements: Collect and compile IRS required forms and documentation from over 30 FTP sites, explaining IRS rules, and providing personalized technical support to volunteer site coordinators.
• Technology and Supplies: Manage technology and supply inventory for FTP sites; canvas sites for supply needs and provide supply delivery or pick-up, pre- and post-tax season.
• Calendar Maintenance: Create, customize and maintain individual web-based appointment calendars for over 30 tax sites.
• Corporate Site Liaison: Provide relationship support to all corporate partner volunteer groups, including additional administrative assistance, personal contact, volunteer encouragement, and on-site support and collaboration to create valuable corporate engagement experiences.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Management, and Training: Collaborate with volunteer and marketing departments to assist in targeted volunteer recruitment efforts. Assist in managing the volunteer journey including registration for orientation/training, communication, follow up, and
• site placement. Maintain and update the volunteer information platform, Mobilize. Manage and support the volunteer training team.
• Special Volunteer Groups: Provide onsite assistance and support for AmeriCorps NCCC teams and future youth or young professional volunteer groups.
• 211 Liaison and Training: Support 211 staff by monitoring chat, answering questions, and responding to Care Suite requests for client help, seeking tax expertise when needed. Prepare 211 training materials and assist with 211 FTP SOPs.
• Summer Tax Prep: Manage appointment reminder calls, site set up and breakdown, client greeting and intake, and troubleshoot tax return issues. Monitor for Care Suite callback requests and manage GetYourRefund and volunteers for virtual summer tax prep. Act as the Site Coordinator as needed.

• Proactive attitude towards learning and achieving goals
• Comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to excellence, quality customer services, and building positive relationships
• Flexibility in performing a variety of tasks, from creation of new sites to inventory management

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• One to three years of professional work experience
• Must be able to certify as an IRS advanced volunteer tax preparer and site coordinator (training provided)
• Demonstrated familiarity with Office 365 required. Demonstrated ability to utilize the internet for research and to operate across multiple data software systems and volunteer communication and management platforms required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; familiarity with project management software, such as Asana, is helpful.
• Personal attributes: results driven, detail oriented, resilient, collaborative, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and inclusive

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature, and the like
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Local travel within the regional area, reliable personal transportation and a current driver's license are required.
• 3-5 days of alternative work hours (evenings and Saturdays) per month during tax season and pre-season (Nov - April)
• Extended viewing of computer monitor

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Flexible work schedule with one remote workday per week
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and access to other free health programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and training opportunities

United Way