Part-Time Community Meal & Volunteer Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Motley (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a part-time role to serve community dining, deliver and package home-delivered meals for seniors and other clients. You will be the first point of contact for customers, follow up on concerns, and help foster a welcoming, supportive environment in the community.

This position requires driving (mileage reimbursement provided) and shifts from 9:30am to 1pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow verbal instructions.
• Six months to one year of full-time equivalent experience in group leadership activities and working with older adults in a host/hostess role or comparable food service experience.
• Must be willing to build strong relationships with community organizations to enhance support services for seniors.
• Must possess creativity and knowledge of public relations to create a positive image of the agency.
• Must be outgoing and well organized.
• Experience in basic computer applications is preferred, but training is available.
• Must be willing to grow with the ever-changing community.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily meal service operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of nutritious meals to homebound seniors or vulnerable adults.
• Manage volunteer scheduling, training, and retention to maintain efficient meal distribution and positive client experiences.
• Maintain accurate client and volunteer records, meal counts, and program documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct client outreach, help identify unmet needs and connects clients with additional community resources.
• Collaborates with community partners, healthcare providers, and local agencies to expand services and improve program effectiveness.
• Monitors food safety standards and ensures compliance with sanitation and health regulations.
• Resolves client and volunteer concerns promptly, fostering strong relationships and high satisfaction levels.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Driver’s license

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a part-time role to serve community dining, deliver and package home-delivered meals for seniors and other clients. You will be the first point of contact for customers, follow up on concerns, and help foster a welcoming, supportive environment in the community.

This position requires driving (mileage reimbursement provided) and shifts from 9:30am to 1pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work.