VITA Associate – Capital Area (Ingram, Clinton, Eaton Counties)

Title :

VITA Associate – Capital Area (Ingram, Clinton, Eaton Counties)

Group / Team : Community Impact

Reports To :

VITA Services Director

Status :

Full Time / Temporary

(37.5 hours per week)

FLSA

Classification : Salaried, Exempt

Salary Minimum : $45,920 / year

POSITION SUMMARY

The VITA Associate is a member of United Way of South Central Michigan's Community Impact team and is responsible for administering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the Capital Area( which includes Ingram, Clinton, and Eaton Counties). The VITA Associate will oversee VITA services and partner sites within the Capital Area. This position is housed out of the United Way of South Central Michigan Lansing office. The position is hybrid (remote and in-person) in the Lansing office and other locations within Ingram, Clinton, and Eaton Counties during tax season.

The position requires frequent travel throughout the Capital Area with occasional travel to Kalamazoo for meetings and trainings. Evening and weekend work is required during tax season . This position is grant funded through April 30, 2026, with the opportunity to extend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Contribute to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizational culture that centers people in every solution, process, and function.
• Build systems, culture, and processes to create an inclusive and equitable Capital Area VITA program to ensure that all eligible clients are able to access, feel welcomed, and benefit from the VITA program with a focus on eliminating barriers to access for historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Program Operations and Compliance

Volunteer Management and Training

Partnerships and Client Relations

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

SALARY

All the roles within UWSCMI have pay ranges that commensurate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate. The minimum annual salary for this position is $45,920 .

ABOUT UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN

United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) gathers the power of three legacy organizations-Capital Area United Way, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, and United Way of Jackson County-to mobilize financial and volunteer resources, partners, and voices, creating equitable and lasting change for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Our vision : Strong, caring communities where every person is valued, thriving, and connected for the common good.

Our path : Our work lifts our local communities by reducing racial and economic disparities; addressing the needs of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in financial stability, education, health, and basic needs; and creating opportunities for every person to reach their full potential.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

UWSCMI is committed to dismantling systemic inequities that continue to cause harm for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people, women, and people with disabilities. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. We are continuously building capacity and accountability into our policies, practices, and partnerships. We seek those who can lead and move alongside us in this work.

NOTE

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

We require background checks for certain roles. The checks are completed by ProScreening, and results are only ever communicated to the Hiring Manager if they may impact someone's employment. We do not use prior arrests, only convictions. These convictions will only be considered as hiring criteria if they are directly connected to the roles & responsibilities of the job (for example, financial related convictions for a finance officer). We know that the criminal legal system is not equitable, and negatively impacts marginalized communities - specifically people of color - at rates much higher than other identities. This is why our background check process is only in place for explicit situations.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

United Way of South Central Michigan offers a competitive total rewards package including a competitive salary, medical coverage with an employer contribution of 85% towards single coverage and 70% towards dependent coverage, dental and vision with a 90% employer contribution towards single and dependent coverage, life insurance with an employer-paid benefit of 2 times annual salary, short-term disability and long-term disability effective the date of hire. In addition, United Way provides a 10% employer contribution into the 403(b) retirement plan each year with full vesting after 3 years of service and 20 days Paid Time Off, 13 days Paid Sick Time, 5 Paid Volunteer Days, 3 Floating Holidays and 11 Paid Holidays each year (Paid time off, sick time. Paid volunteer time and floating holidays are prorated the first year).