Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is committed to helping low wage
working families move up the economic ladder. One of its major programs
is to provide free tax services throughout Philadelphia (12,000 taxes
for returns of almost $20 million in 2005). The Campaign also does
outreach to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and PA TAX BACK
to eligible households in Philadelphia. The Campaign is a partnership of
17 major organizations.
Two (2) AmeriCorps*VISTAs are needed to provide IT support to help put
money back in the hands of Philadelphia. Some of the responsibilities
are the following:
* Develop and execute electronic filing hardware/software
assistance for site managers and host CWF sites
* Loading software on all training computers
* Loading software on all site computers, once new software comes
in
* Coordinate getting all of the taxpayer files (State tax forms)
into filing system
* Work with the Operations Coordinator in coordinating and
delivering electronic filing training (including electronic filing
software).
* Maintain working relationship Host Organization to gather
electronic filing hardware/software information, updates, and other
pertinent information
* Provide day-to-day technical support for hardware and software
needs to CWF sites throughout the filing season
* Work with the Site Manager to evaluate the need for computer
hardware
* Install and uninstall tax software onto computers
* Maintain electronic filing hardware inventory and specifications
of hardware listed to assigned CWF sites, including site information and
e-filing
statistical data
* Maintain and report weekly backups and data collection materials
to Operations Coordinator
* Develop sources for software maintenance, repairs, and upgrading
What are the benefits?
Training, a living allowance, limited health benefits, and relocation
expenses (if you move). You may also be eligible for childcare
assistance should you need it. AmeriCorps*VISTA members successfully
completing a term of service in an approved national service position
are eligible to receive either a $4,725 education award or
end-of-service stipend of $1,200. Education awards can be used to pay
education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or
training, or to repay qualified student loans. The education award
option is subject to available education trust allocations to
AmeriCorps*VISTA and must be selected prior to the start of service.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members not enrolled in an approved national service
position are not eligible for an education award.
For more information on the AmeriCorps*VISTA program, please visit
http://www.americorps.org/joining/basics.html
What are the qualifications?
You must be at least 18 years old. Most programs seek members with
college degrees or at least three years of work experience. There is no
upper age limit, and many AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant
work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative,
flexibility, and organizational skills are a must. Fluency in Spanish or
other languages also can be helpful in certain programs
This job posting is listed on the AmeriCorps website, reference number
PA314814-4 (Campaign for Working Families/GPUAC).
For more information on this AmeriCorps*VISTA position, please contact:
Kelleigh Johnson, Director
Teaming for Technology
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.t4t.uwsepa.org
http://www.thebeehive.org/philly
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Phone: 215-665-2427
Fax: 215-665-2650
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Sabra Williams
Project Coordinator
Teaming for Technology
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ph: 215.665.2569
Fax: 215.665.2650
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www.t4t.uwsepa.org
www.thebeehive.org/philly
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