AmeriCorps*VISTA, Campaign for Working Families

Posted by on July 15, 2005

[emailed 7/12/2005]

Campaign for Working Families (CWF) works with earned income tax credit (EITC) eligible households in Philadelphia. Working with a partnership of 16 major organizations, we provide tax services to over 11,000 households during tax season, bringing over $19.5 million in credits and refunds. We also do outreach on other activities that can help families stabilize their household income and build assets.

Two (2) AmeriCorps*VISTAs are needed 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.
? 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 <a href="http://www.americorps.org/joining/basics.html">http://www.americorps.org/joining/basics.html</a>

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:

Lassain R. Robinson, Program Manager
Teaming for Technology
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
<a href="http://www.t4t.uwsepa.org">http://www.t4t.uwsepa.org</a>
<a href="http://www.thebeehive.org/philly">http://www.thebeehive.org/philly</a>
lassainr@uwsepa.org
Phone: 215-665-2590
Fax: 215-665-2650