Serve Louisiana members work with a single partner organization (UWA) from September 1st through July 31st. Member Position Summary: The AmeriCorps member will serve in a combined role as a Volunteer Coordinator and Program Outreach Coordinator, with a primary focus on supporting the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The member will: • play a key role in strengthening the infrastructure, coordination, and sustainability of the program while expanding outreach to ensure services reach those who need them most. • assist with volunteer recruitment, communication, and coordination to support VITA service delivery across multiple sites. • support community outreach efforts to increase awareness of free tax preparation services, particularly among ALICE households and low- to moderate-income residents. • contribute to program development by documenting processes, creating resources, and reporting. A major outcome of this role will be the development of a comprehensive internal VITA program manual that outlines timelines, procedures, and key workflows.

The United Way Early Learning Center Teacher is responsible for working with all United Way Early Learning Center (UW-ELC) staff to better meet the development needs of Early Head Start children and their families as prescribed by the Head Start Performance Standards. This position provides quality services in the timeline mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards. The Teacher is responsible for supporting the social and emotional development of children and encouraging the support and participation of the families of the children in the UW-ELC program.