Congregate Dining Program Coordinator

Congregate Dining Program Coordinator – Volunteers of America Colorado

The Congregate Dining Program Coordinator supports over 20 community dining sites to ensure high‑quality meal service and compliance with program standards. The role coordinates site operations, conducts annual site visits, provides food safety training for volunteers, and fosters strong relationships with partner sites and clients to reduce social isolation and promote senior wellness through community dining experiences.

• Support and coordinate operations at over 20 community dining sites, ensuring high‑quality meal service and compliance with program standards.
• Collect, review, and track required documentation (meal counts, assessment forms, temperature logs, rosters) and perform data entry to maintain accurate records for audits and funder requirements.
• Conduct compliance checks at all sites using established checklists, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and State Unit on Aging policies.
• Coordinate and provide food safety and documentation training for site volunteers (minimum two sessions per site annually).
• Communicate regularly with partner sites via email, phone, and on‑site visits to provide guidance, resolve issues, and support program compliance.
• Monitor client reassessments and assist sites in meeting deadlines.
• Provide outreach and engagement to strengthen community relationships and increase access to congregate meal services.
• Assist with supply orders, site documentation needs, and occasional coverage at congregate sites when required.
• Support volunteer recognition efforts and contribute to special events or program initiatives as directed.
• Provide on‑site support for the Thursday congregate meal at the Aging and Nutrition Services building and cover congregate meal sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the congregate dining program.

• Regular communication required, both verbally and in writing.
• Travel using a personal vehicle is required; mileage reimbursement provided per policy.
• Mild physical activity may be necessary when assisting at congregate sites or supporting mobile meal service.
• Position is primarily office‑based with limited opportunities for remote work.
• Noise level in work environments is generally low to moderate.

• Full time;
  Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursdays 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

4915 East 52nd Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022

$20.00 – $21.00 per hour

• Vacation Time / Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays / Floating Holidays / Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Life Insurance / Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance / Work‑Life Balance Program / Employee Discount Program
• Life Lock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer. Position open until filled. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR to begin the interactive process.

• Serv Safe Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Associate’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Non‑Profit Management, Nutrition, or related field OR at least one year of equivalent work experience.
• Reliable transportation, valid Colorado driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Highly self‑motivated with strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

• Experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Background in volunteer coordination or support.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Prior experience in customer or client services, especially handling phone‑based inquiries and providing support.

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America – Colorado Branch that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Service).
• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America – Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, and People Smart).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong computer skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and record‑keeping skills.