Jennifer_Tescher at SBK.C
04-19-2002, 08:04 PM
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Tax Coalition Manager
Center for Law & Human Services
The Center for Law & Human Services, a Chicago-based statewide non-profit
organization, has an immediate opening for a staff person to guide its work
leading a national coalition of community-based tax organizations. The
Center is committed to expanding resources and building assets for the
working poor through community programming, outreach, training, public
education, research, policy and advocacy. The Center's work builds on its
volunteer-driven Tax Counseling Project, a national leader in providing free
income tax preparation and tax planning at 25 sites throughout Illinois.
The Community Tax Coalition was founded in 2001 to facilitate the sharing of
best practices among its members and to develop joint strategies in the
areas of program planning, marketing and outreach and advocacy. The
Coalition will be convening its first ever national conference in Chicago on
June 20, 2002. The Community Tax Coalition Manager is responsible for a
wide range of activities, including
Responsibilities:
* support work by the coalition and its network of member
organizations, organizing working groups to address issues of shared concern
* Facilitate ongoing communication among coalition partners and other
interested organizations through conference calls, maintaining a listserv
and other vehicles
* Monitor and analyze tax policy and tax service developments at the
national level and serve as a liaison with the IRS, Treasury and tax writing
committees of Congress
* Convene conferences and meetings of the coalition and its partners
* Coordinate development of publications and materials that highlight
"best practices" in the field of community tax preparation and outreach and
facilitate their dissemination
*
Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of tax service and tax policy issues.
* Familiarity with advocacy and social service organizations and/or
coalition-building in a community setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and sustain
relationships with diverse individuals and organizations.
* Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to
speak and write clearly and persuasively, and to articulate both an
organizational and personal vision.
* Ability to work independently and assume a leadership role in a
fast-paced organization.
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Working knowledge of Spanish or another language a plus.
This full-time position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The salary is competitive with benefits. The Center for Law & Human
Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values a culturally diverse
workplace and welcomes persons with disabilities.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by May 15, 2002 to: National Tax
Coalition Manager Search, Center for Law & Human Services, 29 E. Madison
Street, Suite 910, Chicago, IL, 60602.
For more information, see www.centerforlaw.org.
Jennifer Tescher
ShoreBank
7054 S. Jeffery Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60649
773-420-4725
jennifer_tescher@sbk.com
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Community Tax Coalition Manager
Center for Law & Human Services
The Center for Law & Human Services, a Chicago-based statewide non-profit
organization, has an immediate opening for a staff person to guide its work
leading a national coalition of community-based tax organizations. The
Center is committed to expanding resources and building assets for the
working poor through community programming, outreach, training, public
education, research, policy and advocacy. The Center's work builds on its
volunteer-driven Tax Counseling Project, a national leader in providing free
income tax preparation and tax planning at 25 sites throughout Illinois.
The Community Tax Coalition was founded in 2001 to facilitate the sharing of
best practices among its members and to develop joint strategies in the
areas of program planning, marketing and outreach and advocacy. The
Coalition will be convening its first ever national conference in Chicago on
June 20, 2002. The Community Tax Coalition Manager is responsible for a
wide range of activities, including
Responsibilities:
* support work by the coalition and its network of member
organizations, organizing working groups to address issues of shared concern
* Facilitate ongoing communication among coalition partners and other
interested organizations through conference calls, maintaining a listserv
and other vehicles
* Monitor and analyze tax policy and tax service developments at the
national level and serve as a liaison with the IRS, Treasury and tax writing
committees of Congress
* Convene conferences and meetings of the coalition and its partners
* Coordinate development of publications and materials that highlight
"best practices" in the field of community tax preparation and outreach and
facilitate their dissemination
*
Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of tax service and tax policy issues.
* Familiarity with advocacy and social service organizations and/or
coalition-building in a community setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and sustain
relationships with diverse individuals and organizations.
* Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to
speak and write clearly and persuasively, and to articulate both an
organizational and personal vision.
* Ability to work independently and assume a leadership role in a
fast-paced organization.
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Working knowledge of Spanish or another language a plus.
This full-time position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The salary is competitive with benefits. The Center for Law & Human
Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values a culturally diverse
workplace and welcomes persons with disabilities.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by May 15, 2002 to: National Tax
Coalition Manager Search, Center for Law & Human Services, 29 E. Madison
Street, Suite 910, Chicago, IL, 60602.
For more information, see www.centerforlaw.org.
Jennifer Tescher
ShoreBank
7054 S. Jeffery Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60649
773-420-4725
jennifer_tescher@sbk.com
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