VITA – Site Specialist
Qualifications:
- Location: Charlottesville
- Vacancy No: JR00000812
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IRC International Rescue Committee
- Deadline: Varies
Brief details:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the IRC Financial Coach, the Tax Site Specialist supports the coordination and day-to-day administration of the IRC’s National Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Virginia. IRC’s goal is to assist taxpayers in preparing their returns in a safe, culturally, and linguistically appropriate manner.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the IRC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site during tax season (January – April 2026), including but not limited to:
- Create scheduling system for client appointments at each site
- Coordinate activities of and provide technical support to volunteer tax preparers
- Supervise the activities of virtual and in-person volunteer tax preparers
- Provide customer service to clients, as needed
- Conduct quality reviews and electronically file tax returns;
- Schedule customers for tax preparation
- Facilitate the launch of the remote VITA program including but not limited to:
- Recruit and vet tax preparer volunteers
- Solidify each site’s plan for tax intake and document collection
- Conduct outreach for VITA program
- Complete the IRS Link and Learn tax training at the Advanced level as well as the Site Coordinator Training;
- Assist with data collection and reporting;
- Ensure compliance with IRS and VITA program policies and procedures, as well as IRC policies;
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; or mix of equivalent years of related work experience and education preferred;
- Previous experience as a VITA volunteer strongly preferred;
- Previous experience with personal income tax preparation strongly preferred;
- Experience in a non-profit organization preferred;
- Excellent customer service skills, including experience working with a diverse client base;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations as well as the ability to supervise a large, diverse group of volunteers;
- Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail;
- High level of computer literacy; familiarity with TaxSlayer software highly preferred;
- High level of comfort, functioning and effectiveness in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams;
- Strong commitment to economic empowerment of low-income and underserved populations;
- Excellent written and verbal English;
Working Environment:
- Standard, professional office environment;
- Some evening and weekend work hours will be required;
Compensation: (Pay Range: $22.00 – $23.60) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.