Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist (Temporary/Seasonal) - Neighborhood Tax Center (2904)

BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers (NTC) is the largest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the nation. Our mission is to promote financial stability in underserved communities by providing free, high-quality tax preparation services and connecting families to essential resources. Each year, NTC prepares over 36,000 tax returns for low-income families at more than 20 locations in high-need neighborhoods throughout the Greater Houston Area. We are seeking candidates who share our passion for helping others and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

The Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for building relationships with community partners, school districts, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the services and volunteer opportunities offered by BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers.

Expected Positive Outcomes: 

• Actively develop community relations by attending outreach opportunities, such as community events, speaking engagements, presentations, and resource fairs.
• Help create and update information to distribute at outreach events.
• Support efforts in volunteer outreach, recruitment, and retention.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Attend outreach events to engage with community members, promote our services, and answer questions.
• Prepare materials and information needed for outreach events.
• Keep a record of all outreach events and community collaborations established.
• Document outreach experiences through photos and videos.
• Manage the inventory of outreach and marketing materials, such as flyers, handouts, and signage.
• Assist the Volunteer Manager with data entry and volunteer communication.
• Stay informed on new and updated information to share as necessary.
• Provide assistance at tax centers and perform administrative duties as required.