Technology Coordinator with AARP Tax-Aide

Program: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free personal income tax assistance and tax form preparation to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.Purpose of Position: The Technology Coordinator (TC) works with the District Coordinator (DC) and/or state Technology Specialist (TCS) to implement, maintain, and evaluate automated systems for: tax preparation, administrative procedures, and volunteer training.Responsibilities of Position: Supported by the policies and procedures of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the District TC handles the full scope of the responsibilities for a district. Alternatively, a TC may serve as an assistant to the TCS: Assists in selecting and establishing sites that can offer electronic filing service and in training volunteers to provide the service.Assists in selecting and establishing sites that can offer electronic filing service and in training volunteers to provide the service.Evaluates need for computer equipment requirements to provide electronic filing of tax returns at sites.Implements procedures for electronic filing that conform to the requirements of the IRS and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.Ensures that each e-file transmitting site has a valid EFIN.Conducts e-file training and/or helps conduct process-based training in conjunction with Instructors.Assists the DC and the PCS in the recruitment of e-file volunteers.Assists the DC and/or the TCS in computer equipment distribution.Coordinates with the TCS for the maintenance, upgrading and disposition of failed or unusable equipment.Maintains equipment inventory at the District level.Encourages efficient utilization of computer equipment.Provides ongoing technical support to e-filing sites, answering questions and addressing anomalies that occur when