Senior Dining & Activities Coordinator (Part-Time)

Senior Friendship Centers Inc; Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres (FL, FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support a congregate meal site in Fort Myers. The role focuses on engaging older adults through meaningful activities, conversations, and wellness-building initiatives.

The ideal candidate will foster connections, coordinate classes and volunteers, and help manage daily operations while ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants with conversation, support, and a nutritious meal. Research, develop and oversee activities according to participant interests.
• Partner with local agencies and volunteers to offer classes, speakers, and learning opportunities or other activities at the dining sites.
• Manage the daily operations of a congregate meal dining site.
• Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.
• Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
• Additional site maintenance or building cleaning may be assigned depending on location.
• Ensure supplies are properly stored, and kitchen and storage areas are secured at end of shift.
• Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
• Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
• Supervise, train, and direct the work of volunteers.
• Work closely with vendors to assure menu compliance, quality control, and timely delivery.
• Oversee and reconcile the accurate ordering and serving of meals; prepare and take reservations and cancellations.
• Complete assessments and assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition Program.
• Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Prioritize tasks

Professional interaction

Friendly and flexible

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Management experience desirable

Experience presenting programs

Basic computer skills

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support a congregate meal site in Fort Myers. The role focuses on engaging older adults through meaningful activities, conversations, and wellness-building initiatives.

The ideal candidate will foster connections, coordinate classes and volunteers, and help manage daily operations while ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations.