Site Coordinator (Part-Time) in Peru, Illinois at Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois

Feed Hearts. Build Community. Change Lives. Looking for a rewarding part-time job where you can make a difference every day?

Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois is looking for a Part-Time Site Coordinator to work at our Meals on Wheels Congregate Dining Site in Peru, Illinois! This weekday position offers 25–29 hours per week and is perfect for someone who enjoys making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. As the Site Coordinator, you'll oversee the daily operations of our congregate dining program, help create a welcoming environment for participants, coordinate meal services, and work alongside a dedicated team committed to serving our community. If you're organized, dependable, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for a rewarding role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Meals on Wheels congregate dining site, ensuring efficient meal service and a welcoming experience for participants.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and accurate meal records while ensuring compliance with program policies.
• Support participant engagement by fostering a friendly environment, coordinating activities, and responding to participant needs.
• Communicate with drivers, volunteers, and staff to coordinate meal distribution, scheduling, and program updates.
• Assist with inventory management, dining room setup, volunteer coordination, and general site organization.
• Provide administrative support, answer participant inquiries, and assist with outreach efforts to promote program participation.
• Serve as a collaborative team member by providing backup support for kitchen operations and meal delivery services as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Leave (PLA)
• Emergency Time Off (ETO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• A Meaningful Role Where Your Work Makes a Difference

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in food service and serving older adults is highly desirable.
• Possess or obtain an Illinois Basic Food Handler Certification at the time of hire, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and physical.

Why Join VAC?

At Voluntary Action Center, you'll do more than serve meals. You will help older adults remain healthy, independent, and connected to their community. We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Physical Demands

The duties of this position require frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasionally driving a motor vehicle for extended periods of time. May require lifting or moving objects up to 30 lbs. as needed for meal prep, setup and cleanup. Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers required. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing/vision.

Apply today and become part of a team that's changing lives, one meal at a time!

Voluntary Action Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status or any other status protected by law.