Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Assistant Site Coordinator

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Assistant Site Coordinator Under the direction of the Social Services Director, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Assistant Site Coordinator assists the Site Coordinator with the implementation, coordination, organization and supervision for the VITA site operations. The VITA program serves low and moderate-income families by providing free tax preparation and filing services in Johnson County. The Johnson County VITA Program is provided in collaboration with the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. This is a part-time seasonal position that begins in December and ends in April. Knowledge of: Federal and state income taxes and tax software Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information into tax software Volunteer management practices Basic office practices and procedures including record keeping and filing systems English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary and proofreading skills Ability to: Work with individuals from various socio-economic groups and diverse backgrounds Maintain confidentiality and security of protected information Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner Collect data, keep accurate and organized records, and ensure timely preparation of reports Follow complex oral and written instructions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, co-workers and members of the public Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing biases Interact effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Type accurately and use a computer for the purposes of word processing, email and the Internet Operate common office equipment such as calculators, and photocopiers Handle moderate levels of stress, meet established deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse Have sufficient vision which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms Lift, move, push and pull up to 10 pounds Sit, stand, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, twist and reach Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various facilities Work flexible schedule including some evenings and Saturdays Minimum Education, Training and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent AND two (2) years of previous tax preparation experience preferred.

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