If you are ready to join a mission-driven team and develop a career path in nonprofit financial capabilities services and organizational management, we have a place for you in the Bronx. Whether you want to build your professional skills in program development, project management, or client services, we help our employees advance their careers.
At Ariva, we are committed to creating economic justice, financial inclusion, and the opportunity for all residents of New York City to build financially empowered and prosperous lives. We do this in three ways:
If you share our vision and enthusiasm for our work, we welcome you to apply to an open role or submit your resume for future consideration.
“The clients' stories bring me back to Ariva every tax season. From providing free tax preparation to people who have been cheated by predatory preparers to walking through a return with someone who is filing taxes for the first time, it has been very rewarding to work at Ariva year after year.” – Llonae Popley Ballintine, Tax Site Coordinator
We are proud to offer Ariva employees a robust employee benefits package that includes the following:
“I was really blown away by how easily predatory financial services took advantage of our community. Ariva has given me the opportunity to give back and grow professionally and personally: cultivating great partnerships with other NYC community organizations, nurturing great relationships with colleagues, and improving my ability to work and care for my community.” – Maribel Montilla, Tax Program Director
Please view our current job opportunities here. If you have any questions about our hiring process or wish to submit your resume for future consideration, please contact us at info@ariva.org, and our hiring manager will be in touch with you.
Full Time
Position Description
The Program Manager is part of Ariva’s management team and has lead responsibility for the management and performance of one year round VITA tax site and up to six seasonal tax sites. The Program Manager has direct supervision of two to three permanent staff and about twelve seasonal employees. The manager is responsible for ensuring that the sites within their portfolio meet all internal and external contract goals.
Ariva is one of the most established non-profit free tax assistance organizations in the Bronx. We are an IRS sponsored VITA program and a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITINs. The program serves over 8,000 New Yorker each year at about ten seasonal and three year round locations.
The tax team is composed of 5 full-time year-round staff, 20-25 seasonal staff and about 100 hundred volunteers. This job involves frequent local travel to sites around NYC and requires some evenings and weekend hours over the course of the year. During the main filing season (January-April), the Program Manager can expect to work most evenings and Saturdays.
Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. All staff must be vaccinated and must follow the health and safety procedures in our offices.
This position is 100% in person. The average work week is 45 hours, more during the income tax filing season and other busy times of year.
Ariva is a growing organization, and this position offers the opportunity to grow with us.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager has full responsibility for the tax sites in their portfolio. The Program Manager directly oversees projects and tax sites and supervises line staff. They also provide coverage as needed in the absence of site staff to ensure seamless and efficient operations of the tax sites.
The Tax Program is a VITA program highly regulated by the IRS. The Program Manager ensures that all aspects of the tax sites in their portfolio are fully compliant with all IRS VITA program requirements.
Ariva is also a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITINs. This IRS program also has stringent compliance requirements and, in addition, has extensive record keeping requirements. If ITINs are accepted at any of their locations, the Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that Ariva is at all times fully compliant with the requirements of the ITIN program.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities
The Program Manager will also have lead responsibility for at least one of the following initiatives:
Supportive Responsibilities
In addition to the above lead responsibilities, the Program Manager will work closely with and provide support to the Program director in the following:
Core Competencies:
Depending on project portfolio, additional competencies may be required in:
In addition to the above core competencies, the ideal candidate would also have
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000/year, depending on experience. Ariva offers full-time employees subsidized health and dental insurance, generous paid time off and other benefits.
To apply: Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Maribel Montilla at mmontilla@ariva.org. This posting will remain open through August 31, 2023.
“Ariva is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
Full-Time
Position Description
Ariva is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our leadership team. The Assistant Program Director is an experienced manager with demonstrated leadership abilities who works with us in developing, launching, executing, and assessing effective programs that support vulnerable and underserved residents of our community. The Assistant Program Director has proven experience in managing, cultivating, and retaining staff.
The Assistant Program Director is part of Ariva’s leadership team, with a lead role in external relationships and communications in the financial counseling program. The Assistant Program Director works closely with the Senior Program Director in designing, implementing, and evaluating Ariva’s financial capabilities projects including, but not limited to, our financial empowerment centers, financial counseling for affordable housing seekers, financial counseling for recent immigrants in NYC, entrepreneurship and small business support, and credit building access for Bronx residents and immigrant communities in NYC.
Ariva currently offers free financial counseling and education, entrepreneurship support, and credit building initiatives to over 4,000 New Yorkers each year in the Bronx and other underserved communities in New York City. Ariva’s Financial Capabilities Program operates five projects, with two managers, ten financial counseling and support staff. Our program is growing, and this position provides an opportunity for rapid advancement.
This job involves frequent local travel to sites around NYC and requires some evenings and weekend hours over the course of the year. Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. All staff must be vaccinated and must follow the health and safety procedures in our offices.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Program Director reports to the Senior Program Director. They work together as a team to ensure the effective operations and growth of Ariva’s financial capabilities program.
The Assistant Program Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities:
Secondary Responsibilities:
The Senior Program Director has primary responsibility for the following functions, with the Assistant Program Director in a supporting role:
Core Competencies:
In addition to the above required competencies, any of the additional skills and experience listed below are desirable:
Salary: Starting at $70,000. This position offers the opportunity for further advancement. Ariva offers full-time employees subsidized health and dental insurance, generous paid time off and other benefits.
Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Adelaida Morin at amorin@ariva.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Ariva seeks a high-energy, self-directed Financial Counselor for an exciting project that offers free and comprehensive financial counseling to New Yorkers in the Bronx and other underserved communities in New York City. The Financial Counselor will help low and moderate-income New Yorkers strengthen their financial stability by assisting them in creating household budgets, improving credit, reducing debt, increasing savings, accessing affordable and safe financial products and services, and providing a good understanding of the US financial system.
Additionally, this position will support the program’s outreach and client engagement at community events. This job involves frequent local travel to sites around the Bronx and other communities in New York City and requires some evenings and weekend hours over the course of the year. Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. All staff must
be vaccinated and follow our health and safety procedures in our offices.
Responsibilities
Core Competencies:
In addition to the above competencies, any of the additional skills and experience listed below are desirable:
Salary: $42,500 to 47,500/year. Ariva offers full-time employees subsidized health and dental insurance, generous paid time off and other benefits.
Contact: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Adelaida Morin at amorin@ariva.org. This posting will remain open through May 15th , 2024.