Nutrition Operations Manager

The Nutrition Operations Manager will manage Nutrition Program logistics to ensure consumer nutritional needs are met currently and in the future.

This is a full-time, exempt (35 hour/week) position. We offer a hybrid remote schedule. Our office is located in Malden, MA with ample free parking!

Working at MVES means:

• A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions
• Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills
• Competitive salaries
• Tufts Medical insurance, Delta Dental and VSP Vision insurance effective 1st day of employment
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency contribution after 2 years of employment
• 3 weeks accrued Vacation time
• 3 weeks accrued Sick time
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 30 personal hours
• Flexible scheduling
• Ample free parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $2,000

With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds and a satisfying balance between your work and personal life, why not join the Mystic Valley Elder Services' Team!

Top 5 Key Activities:

• Improve operational management systems, processes utilizing technology and best practices to ensure effective driver coverage, timely delivery to consumer and meal site compliance
• Lead in supervising, mentoring, training and hiring of Nutrition Staff
• Collaborate with program Director and Managers to enhance, expand and improve the Nutrition Program
• Oversee that caterer delivery and drivers are equipped with correct meals for their consumers
• Collaborate with Director on Farmers Market Program and other outreach community events

Other Activities:

• Manage and ensure department technology is used in accordance to MVES policies and procedures
• Facilitate field staff meetings; coordinate and deliver in-service training sessions as needed
• Monitor staff retention, turnover, and satisfaction
• Cross collaboration with all departments for best practices
• Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives and programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred required with 3-5 year of related field experience
• Experience in working in/with Elder Services, Home Care program, Senior Care Options and/or disabilities preferred or a minimum of 2 years of experience in related field
• 2-5 years of management/supervisory experience
• Strong analytical, managerial, communication, and leadership skills
• Project management skills
• The ability to manage multiple high priority objectives/projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels, including staff, board members and external partners
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to work effectively independently or as a team
• Demonstrates a willingness to take on new tasks with a general attitude that no task is too small, impossible, or cannot be improved
• Expertise in the following platforms: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, Zoom and other web-based applications

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 25-50 pounds
• Ability to climb up and down stairs unassisted
• Ability to travel into the community - private transportation required
• Work requires regular standing, stooping, and bending

Mystic Valley Elder Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.