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Position:  Tax Clinic and Money Skills Program Coordinator
Hours:  22.5 hours / week. Primarily Monday–Friday but some weekends may be required
Compensation:  $26.00/hour
Duration: Start Date September 1, 2026 -August 31, 2029 with the possibility of continuation
Location: 612 Erie Street, Stratford (this is 100% onsite)
Reports to: Executive Director

Project Overview:

The Local Community Food Centre has received a Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to run a peer-led volunteer tax clinic and money skills program. This initiative aims to help more than 200 people improve their financial circumstances by providing essential tax services and financial education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Implementation: Take the lead in reestablishing and running the tax clinic and money skills program, ensuring it is welcoming, practical, and accessible.
• Community Engagement & Promotion: Actively reach out to community members, make connections, and promote the program in ways that resonate with people living on a low income.
• Volunteer Coordination: Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and support volunteers in delivering tax assistance and financial literacy sessions.
• Client Support & Advocacy: Provide direct support to participants, offering practical assistance with tax filing and financial literacy while also helping them build confidence in managing their finances.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Identify what people living on a low income would truly benefit from and seek out appropriate, dignified, and relevant financial literacy resources.
• Workshops & Training: Develop and facilitate engaging, non-judgmental financial literacy sessions that reflect the realities and needs of people on low incomes.
• Networking & Resource Development: Build connections with organizations and agencies to expand the program’s reach and access to useful financial supports.
• Tracking & Reporting: Monitor program participation, track key outcomes, and help ensure the program meets grant requirements.

Qualifications:

• Confidence & Initiative: Ability to take the lead in building programming, make phone calls, connect with people, and create opportunities for financial empowerment.
• Community-Minded: Passion for helping others navigate financial systems and advocating for dignity in financial education.
• Strong Communication Skills: Comfortable speaking with individuals, leading group discussions, and networking with local organizations.
• Organizational Skills: Able to plan and coordinate program activities, maintain records, and support volunteers effectively.
• Tech & Admin Skills: Excellent computer skills for email, tracking participation, and using tax preparation software.
• Team Player: Willingness to work closely with staff, volunteers, and community members to build a supportive program.

Why This Role Matters:

At The Local CFC, we want to tackle the intersection of income and food and believe that money skills and tax support should be practical, accessible, and rooted in real-life experience.   This program is about the numbers AND empowerment, self-advocacy, and ensuring people living on low incomes have the tools they need to navigate financial systems with dignity and confidence.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to work@thelocalcfc.org with the subject line: Tax Clinic and Money Skills Program Coordinator Application

Deadline for Applications: 4:00 pm Friday, July 31, 2026

Note: This position is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation