Meals on Wheels Assistant

Wilder; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Basic life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

401k with employer match

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Employee resource groups

Tuition discounts and development

Job summary

Wilder’s Meals on Wheels program seeks a dependable team member to help store, pack, and safely deliver hot and frozen meals. You will coordinate volunteers, prepare daily routes, and support drivers while ensuring respectful client service by phone and in person.

A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with preference for experience with older adults and volunteers. The role is on-site, full-time, with compensation reflecting a $19.00–$22.00 hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with older adults and families from diverse backgrounds preferred; experience overseeing volunteers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support storage, packing, and delivery of hot and frozen meals.
• Coordinate and support program volunteers; oversee scheduling and develop monthly calendars.
• Prepare daily routes and materials for volunteer drivers; deliver meals when volunteers are unavailable.
• Provide responsive, respectful customer service to clients by phone and in person.
• Ensure food safety practices and accommodate special dietary requirements.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Customer service

Delivery logistics

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Duties

As a valued member of Wilder’s Meals on Wheels team, you will help ensure older adults and other community members receive nutritious meals safely and reliably. You will provide day-to-day operational support for the storage, packing, and delivery of hot and frozen meals while coordinating and supporting program volunteers. You will oversee volunteer scheduling and develop monthly calendars, prepare daily routes and materials for volunteer drivers, and deliver meals to clients’ homes when volunteers are unavailable. You will also help ensure food safety practices and special dietary requirements are followed while providing responsive, respectful customer service to clients by phone and in person.

Minimum Education Required

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. You must also have a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Experience working with older adults and families from diverse backgrounds is preferred, as is experience working with and overseeing volunteers.

Minimum Experience Required

see above

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.00 - $22.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55104

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2359

Job Benefits

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits

• health
• dental
• basic life
• disability
• paid leave
• 401k with employer match
• employee wellness programs
• professional development opportunities
• employee resource groups
• tuition discounts and development funding.

There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/