Senior Nutrition & Community Programs Lead

Jewish Collaborative Service; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) seeks a compassionate Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager to lead programs addressing food insecurity and social isolation for older adults and individuals with varying abilities.

You will oversee Meals on Wheels, Kosher Senior Café, and Kindness Café, providing operational leadership, staff supervision, and community partnerships to deliver nutritious meals and meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree with 3+ years considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years in food service, senior services, nonprofit program coordination, or related field.
• Experience in meal planning, inventory management, and volunteer supervision.
• Experience with older adults or at‑risk populations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple nutrition and food security programs.
• Supervise program coordinators, support staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Mentor, train, and support a volunteer workforce.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and kosher kitchen requirements.
• Monitor budgets, reporting requirements, program outcomes, and grant documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, vendors, and service providers.

Skills

Program leadership

Volunteer management

Budget monitoring

Program operations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) seeks a compassionate Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager to lead programs addressing food insecurity and social isolation for older adults and individuals with varying abilities.

You will oversee Meals on Wheels, Kosher Senior Café, and Kindness Café, providing operational leadership, staff supervision, and community partnerships to deliver nutritious meals and meaningful engagement.