The Program and the Impact:
United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign is an anti-poverty movement embedded in a network of social service and governmental partners across King County. In 2016, the program operated 24 locations and leveraged the skills and talents of 900 volunteers to prepare 21,750 tax returns. This secured $29.1 million in refunds for low income families and individuals. Check out this video to learn more about it!
Your role and what you will learn:
As an integral part of the Free Tax Preparation Campaign, you will be involved with leading large scale volunteer recruitment efforts, developing outreach strategies through community partnerships, presenting to stakeholders on key issue areas, and providing on the ground leadership at service locations. Members will also learn tax law (through the lens of economic justice), city and regional public benefits, and gain a broader understanding of the non-profit landscape in King County. United Way of King County also offers opportunities to learn about grant-making, volunteer management, and other priority areas such as homelessness.
Your team:
The Free Tax Campaign Preparation team is small but mighty, consisting of three program staff members. We are creative problem-solvers who are focused on fighting poverty, while working in a fast paced environment. On this team, AmeriCorps members will have opportunities to take on leadership roles, while being well supported. As a part of the broader financial stability team, you will be connected to and learn alongside 40+ other UWKC AmeriCorps members fighting poverty in our community.
Preferred skills and Qualifications:
Fearless critical thinker
Passionate believer in social justice and economic justice
Seeks autonomy and leadership
Resourceful team player
Eager to learn technical skills and empower others with this knowledge
People-oriented, with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to speak a second language is helpful
Benefits:
AmeriCorps Members serving receive a living allowance of $1,195 (pretax)
Loan deferment on qualified student loans during your service, and payment of interest on qualified student loans that are accrued during service term
Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
Orca card (Metro transportation)
Upon successful completion of service, AmeriCorps members are eligible for $5,775 Education Award or $1,500 cash stipend
Childcare assistance
Be a member of a team that is working to end poverty in this region
Work and collaborate with experts in the field, passionate team members, and community volunteers
Opportunities to work across teams and learn non-profit and federal systems
10 days sick leave, 10 days personal leave
Professional work experience
In-service training
To Apply:
Apply through the online portal at http://bit.ly/29tAfTI by submitting a thoughtful cover letter and resume including relevant experience.
Email cgavell@uwkc.org with any questions regarding the application process.
This online portal also offers the chance to apply for our two other AmeriCorps Fall Cohort positions, check out the Housing Ready. Crisis Resilient and Fuel Your Future positions, too!
Applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, APPLY TODAY!