Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator needed for 2026 tax season!

Watauga County Public Library is looking for a part‐time Site Coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The position will run from January, 2026 through mid‐April 2026 and the selected candidate/candidates will work Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings averaging 8‐10 hours per week. The Site Coordinator will be paid once the program is over through a grant. VITA is a program in which certified volunteers prepare and file federal and state tax returns for Watauga County taxpayers. This position will administer the program with support from the Library and Appalachian State University’s College of Business. The Program Site Coordinator will prepare tax returns and learn about site coordination activities such as quality reviewing tax returns prepared by other counselors, overall supervision of the site, liaison with the IRS, and others. Training will be provided in obtaining necessary certifications and in preparing tax returns, covid-safety protocols included. Computer skills and excellence in communication with the public are highly desired. Experience in tax preparation or tax law is a plus. Please submit a resume to Monica Caruso, Watauga County Public Library, 140 Queen Street, Boone, NC 28607 or at [email protected] , 828‐264‐8784, X 4.