Join the Movement! Make a Difference with Meals on Wheels People!Join Meals on Wheels People, a community-founded organization with a 50-year legacy. We've been a lifeline for thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro Area, providing independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our vibrant culture thrives on integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and teamwork. With over 20 centers spanning Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our dedicated staff and volunteers ensure no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation.Why You Should Apply:Meaningful Work: Make a difference in our communities! Join a team where your work truly matters, contributing to the well-being of older adults and combating social isolation.Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a progressive organization that values your time. We offer a four-day workweek to help you strike that perfect work-life balance.Great Place to Start a Career:Begin your professional journey with us. Meals on Wheels People is not just a job; it's a fantastic place to kickstart a rewarding career.Fantastic Benefits: Beyond just a job, we offer fantastic benefits that prioritize your well-being and job satisfaction.General SummaryResponsible for management of the day-to-day operation of Meals on Wheels home delivery services, including the recruitment, management, and development of volunteers, programming to increase multicultural participation and socialization opportunities for seniors and growth of community involvement, and management of local meal service partnerships and contracts. Responsible for meeting fundraising goals and participating in committee leadership and special projects supporting the Strategic Plan.Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Manage the safe and efficient preparation of Meals on Wheels home delivery services following all Meals on Wheels People Food Service Manual procedures and Health Department regulationsAchieve client satisfaction benchmarks of the Strategic PlanResponsible for recruitment, management, training, and recognition of volunteersFollow all guidelines to create and maintain a safe work environment for participants and volunteersResponsible for meeting fundraising goals as outlined in the annual fundraising planResponsible for committee leadership and special projects in support of the Strategic PlanDevelop and maintain effective community relations within the assigned service areaManage assigned meal service partnerships and contracts for food-insecure and insular populationsAssist with planning and execution of regional community events that generate awareness of Meals on Wheels People services at the center and the agency, achieving annual fundraising and other community development goals.Ensure Meals on Wheels People property and inventories are properly maintained and securedParticipate in in-service training and attend required meetingsSupport Meals on Wheels People's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.Other duties as assignedQualificationsEducation & KnowledgeHigh School diploma or equivalent required; Associate certification or two years of work experience in, Gerontology, Management, Social Work, Community Nutrition, or other related field preferredDemonstrated knowledge of food service standardsCurrent Food Handler's card or ability to obtain within two weeks of hireCurrent CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months of hireSkills, Abilities & ExperienceMinimum 2 years of experience in nutrition management or program management positionLanguage proficiency in English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African languages is highly valued. Successfully passing a fluency exam in any of these languages qualifies candidates for an extra $1 per hour pay rate.Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and transportation requiredProven ability to effectively engage and manage a team of employees and volunteersExcellent organizational, record-keeping, time management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changesSkill and motivation to work with a multicultural and socially diverse population with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including aging, minority, low-income, and persons with disabilitiesProven experience in effectively managing budgets and fundraising activitiesWilling to work extended hours to support special activities and other deadlinesAny satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications.Working Conditions/Physical DemandsFast-paced, with significant people interaction.May be required to move up to 50lbs and occasional reaching, bending, and stooping.Ability to operate general office equipment.Travel around the Portland and Vancouver metro areas.Must successfully pass Meals on Wheels People pre-employment screening, including drug testing and a criminal background check.DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.Apply here
