Vita Coordinator I (Seasonal) at Norwescap

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSeasonal | $20/hour | 30 hours per weekAbout us: Norwescap is a 60-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps to create opportunities and positive change in communities throughout Northwestern New Jersey.Norwescap is seeking a VITA Coordinator I responsible for cultivating and maintaining new and existing relationships with VITA Volunteers and VITA Site Staff. The Vita Coordinator is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing strategies to maximize community participation in VITA.Essential Job Duties:Maintain regular communication with the VITA Coordinator and volunteers to ensure VITA outcomes are achieved, and there is satisfaction with servicesAssist in developing appropriate VITA volunteer recognitionCollaborate closely with Norwescap team members about VITAEnsure that all VITA sites are equipped, and technology is continually workingAssist in implementing VITA appointment scheduling processes to ensure an efficient scheduling system, if necessarySupport VITA volunteers and prepare taxes at VITA Sites during tax seasonField Community Inquiries that pertain to tax preparation and tax lawDuties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without noticeEducation and Experience:High school diploma preferredSome experience in tax preparation preferredCompetencies:Critical ThinkingProblem SensitivitySpoken / Written CommunicationTravel:May be required to go to VITA sites within reasonable distance, as needed. This position requires up to 50% travel.Benefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountsHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWork Location: RemoteJob Type: Full Time - SeasonalNorwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.