Meals on Wheels Delivery Assistant

Meals on Wheels People; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Comprehensive benefits package

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Meals on Wheels People is seeking a Delivery Assistant for the Medically Tailored Meals program to support daily operations, meal packing, delivery, volunteer coordination, and customer service to ensure nutritious meals meet quality standards and contractual requirements.

This entry-level role prefers Spanish language fluency and offers a bilingual pay differential upon successful completion of a language fluency assessment, along with a four-day workweek and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring minimal prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal packing and delivery.
• Coordinate volunteers to support delivery operations.
• Provide courteous customer service to program participants.
• Support special projects aligned with Meals on Wheels People's Strategic Plan.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Job description

Posted Date 11/10/2026

Description

Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non‑profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation.

Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your well‑being. Enjoy the benefits of a four‑day workweek, ample quality time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)‑retirement plan, pet insurance, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, and mileage reimbursement.

We are seeking a Delivery Assistant for our Medically Tailored Meals program who will support the daily operations of Meals on Wheels home delivery and meal shipping services for assigned contracts and programs. This role assists with meal packing, delivery, volunteer coordination, and customer service to ensure participants receive nutritious meals that meet organizational quality standards and contractual requirements. The Medically Tailored Meals Delivery Assistant also contributes to special projects and initiatives that support Meals on Wheels People's Strategic Plan. This position prefers Spanish language fluency, both orally and written. This position is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour bilingual pay differential for Spanish language proficiency upon successful completion of a language fluency assessment.

Salary

Salary18.00 - 21.50 Hour

Location

In‑Person

Position Type

Full Time

Experience

Entry Level

Job Category

Food & Beverage | Nonprofit