MOW Program Assistant

Wilder; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

No waiting period for medical/dental

PSLF eligibility for eligible loans

Job summary

Wilder seeks a team member to support Meals on Wheels operations, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of meals to older adults. You will handle storage, packing, and daily routes, while coordinating and supporting volunteers and preparing materials for drivers.

You'll ensure food safety, respect dietary needs, and deliver friendly customer service by phone and in person, helping the program run smoothly in the community.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with older adults and families from diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing volunteers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for storage, packing, and delivery of meals.
• Coordinate and support program volunteers and oversee scheduling.
• Prepare daily routes and materials for volunteer drivers.
• Deliver meals to clients' homes when volunteers are unavailable.
• Ensure food safety practices and accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Provide responsive, respectful customer service by phone and in person.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.

About Company

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 - including 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/

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.