Taxpayer Advocate- Veteran Mentor

Veteran Mentor, Taxpayer Advocate, & Qualified Tax Expert ("QTE") 

• Position Type: Part-Time (14 – 28 hours per week) 
• Compensation: $32.00 – $35.00 / hour 
• Location: Morgantown, WV (Hybrid Remote – minimum 5 hours/week in-person) 
• Priority Window: First 10 days open exclusively to military veterans. 
About the Role 

We are launching a brand-new, IRS-funded Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) expansion in West Virginia (wvlitc.org). We are seeking a mission-driven tax professional to serve as our Veteran Mentor, Taxpayer Advocate, and Qualified Tax Expert ("QTE"). In this dual-impact role, you will provide vital tax controversy representation to low-income individuals while directly building a brighter civilian future for the local veteran community by designing specialized workforce training and leading programmatic mentorship. 

Key Responsibilities 
• Taxpayer Advocacy: Represent eligible low-income taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 
• Program Supervision: Oversee and supervise our newly established veterans mentorship program, which is directly tied to the clinic's Enrolled Agent (EA) training curriculum and professional career development path. 
• Curriculum Development: Spearhead the creation and development of a specialized Enrolled Agent (EA) training and test curriculum designed specifically to enhance employment prospects for fellow veterans. 
• Community Presence: Spend at least 5 hours per week on-site at our Morgantown location for clinic operations, client intakes, or curriculum collaboration. The remainder of your hours can be completed on a flexible, hybrid-remote schedule. 

Why Join Us? 
• Extreme Schedule Flexibility: Enjoy a customizable work schedule that is perfect for balancing family commitments, ongoing studies, or independent consulting work. 
• Professional Growth: Gain access to top-tier, specialized LITC training, advanced tax controversy networks, and comprehensive professional support. 
• Travel Opportunities: Take advantage of fully funded travel for required IRS LITC conferences, continuing education, and professional development events. 
• Community Impact: Directly empower the West Virginia veteran community through meaningful mentorship leadership, specialized career pipeline development, and dedicated public service. 
Job Requirements 
• Credentials: Must hold active credentials as an Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or be an active member of the West Virginia Bar. 
• Veteran Focus: Strong desire to mentor, train, supervise, and elevate fellow veterans. 
• Availability: Ability to work a minimum of 5 hours per week in person at our Morgantown, WV location. 

How to Apply 
View the full job description online at wvlitc.org/careers. To apply, please email your resume and a tailored cover letter directly to Ryan Williams, Army Veteran, at ryan@slaay.org. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement 
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In alignment with our federal grant objectives and our dedication to veteran community development, we actively exercise a lawful, time-limited Veteran Priority Selection Period for the first 10 days of this recruitment cycle, as permitted under applicable federal and state workforce directives.