Appleton Activity Center Meal Site Manager

Outagamie County is a vibrant and community-focused governmental entity located in the state of Wisconsin, committed to serving its residents with dedication and integrity. This organization exemplifies its core values of being invested in serving, believing in the power of collaboration through being better together, creating progress through innovative solutions, and supporting individuals with compassion. Known for its diverse programs and services, Outagamie County strives to enhance the quality of life for all its residents, especially those in vulnerable populations such as seniors and individuals with disabilities. The county continuously works to build an inclusive and equitable community by embedding diversity and equity principles into all levels of its operations. Employees at Outagamie County find a supportive and engaging work environment where community impact and personal growth are prioritized.

The Mealsite Manager position at Outagamie County is a part-time, hourly role operating Monday through Thursday from approximately 10 AM to 1:30 PM, situated at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center in Appleton, WI. This critical role supervises and manages the Nutrition Program's congregate and home-delivered meal services for individuals aged 60 and older. The incumbent is responsible for a multifaceted set of duties involving food service management, volunteer coordination, direct participant interaction, and adherence to state and federal Nutrition Program rules and regulations. This position is ideal for a candidate who is community-oriented, possesses excellent customer service skills, and has experience working with seniors or persons with disabilities. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate adaptability, multitasking ability, and sound judgment.

The role involves overseeing meal reservations and cancellations, coordinating volunteers to facilitate meal service, collecting participant donations, and maintaining thorough record-keeping for the Nutrition Program, ensuring timely submissions. The Mealsite Manager must foster an informative and welcoming environment by keeping program participants informed on issues and activities related to aging through announcements and bulletin postings. There is also responsibility for arranging meal site programming that may include nutrition education, health and wellness activities, social events, and recreational opportunities.

Furthermore, the position requires managing home-delivered meal services, including conducting in-home assessments to determine eligibility and overseeing volunteers and food transporters involved in meal delivery. The Mealsite Manager must regularly attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings and is expected to maintain dependable attendance and the flexibility to work extra hours when necessary. This role also offers mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate and emphasizes confidentiality when handling program information.

Outagamie County values employees who are sensitive to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities, who communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, who can work both independently and cooperatively, and who maintain a dependable and flexible work ethic. The county encourages diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Team members working 20 or more hours per week have access to a variety of benefit options and paid time off. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community and enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment, this Mealsite Manager role is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully while building your career in public service.