Job Description

Economic Development Specialist Location Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown area) :

Summary: Koreatown Youth & Community Center is seeking a bilingual (Korean/English), community-driven individual to join our Community Economic Development team. We are seeking a team member with a financial background and/or experience in case management to help recent immigrant community members navigate through the increasingly complex personal financial system. The position requires tasks such as but not limited to: assisting low-income residents with telephone and utility issues, filing free income taxes, and building credit to help improve financial stability. The Economic Development Specialist is a direct service position and works under the direction of the Economic Development Services Coordinator. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with specific goals and objectives identified throughout the year. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with specific goals and objectives identified throughout the year. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Duties / Responsibilities

Implement Financial Education and Asset Building Program:

• Coordinating KYCC's financial education and matched savings program.
• Providing financial case management services, referrals, and other support to clients participating in the matched savings program.
• Maintaining periodic contact with clients and linking program with Financial Case Management program.
• Updating client files, including intake application, collecting proof of income and expenses, and other documentation related to program like FamilySource Center and other funders.
• Documenting and reporting project details to meet all contractual goals.

Implement and manage Volunteer Income Tax Assistant programs at specific sites:

• Managing day to day operation of VITA tax clinic at sites determined.
• Developing and executing volunteer recruitment and retention plans and tax trainings.
• Providing volunteer engagement and management during Tax Clinic.
• Conducting quality review of all returns filed at specific sites, and e-filing within prescribed time frame.
• Compiling and submitting weekly progress reports to contractor.
• Providing tax returns at site as needed.

Coordinate and implement Small Business Development:

• Outreaching and recruiting participants for the Small Business Development program in Spanish and English.
• Providing a set number of education units as determined by contract.
• Developing and/ or presenting education material for the project.
• Providing direct assistance with business registration, tax payments, and other small business direct service needs.
• Documenting and reporting project details to meet contractual and program goals.

Attend relevant meetings, conferences and trainings.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Community Economic Development Services Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications (All applicants MUST meet the minimum qualifications):

• A BA degree in Economics, Business Administration or other related fields from an accredited College or University -OR- an AA degree from an accredited school with two years of experience in financial services, or community economic development.
• Experience with personal tax returns, asset building and/ or utility assistance programs and services.
• Bilingual capacity in Spanish/English.
• Demonstrable knowledge and skill in business, including human relations, public speaking, outreach and marketing and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to working with a multicultural community.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and communication skills.
• Possess initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure and without direct supervision.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the use and operation of personal computers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and a willingness to participate fully in the team process.
• Ability to organize and prepare documentation in a timely manner.
• A valid Class C California Driver License, access to personal automobile and proof of auto insurance.
• Proof of passing a TB test.
• Physical requirements: seeing to inspect documents; ability to communicate with KYCC staff, clients and public; sitting and standing for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling and reaching to retrieve and replace files; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in coordinating, managing or volunteering at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
• Experience in asset building programs, particularly with matched savings programs such as IDA.
• Knowledge and skill in understanding and filing income tax returns; past certifications in tax filing is highly desired.
• Demonstrable ability or experience in community organizing.

TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter and resume.

KYCC is an EOE & E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.92 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• asset building programs, ie matched saving programs: 1 year (Preferred)
• filing income tax returns: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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