Current open positions

Position Overview

VACCEB seeks a part-time, state-licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist to oversee menu planning, nutrition compliance, and culturally relevant food programming for our senior meal services, delivered under Alameda County's Title III-C Elderly Nutrition Program. This is an ideal opportunity for a dietetics professional committed to equitable access to nutritious meals for low-income and immigrant seniors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop monthly menus for seniors that are culturally relevant and compliant with Title 22 Code of Regulations (§7638.5) and Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nutrition standards.

• Submit monthly menus and nutritional analysis to the AAA Senior Nutritionist at least 4 weeks prior to use, and finalize any requested revisions in a timely manner.

• Serve as the primary liaison between VACCEB, County nutrition personnel, and caterers to ensure ongoing contract compliance.

• Conduct regular meetings with caterers and attend all County-mandated nutrition meetings.

• Assess, qualify, and inspect prospective food vendors in accordance with County requirements prior to onboarding.

• Conduct quarterly reviews and on-site inspections of contracted food vendors to verify continued compliance with food safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards.

• Develop an annual nutrition education plan (covering both congregate and home-delivered participants) for submission to the AAA Senior Nutritionist by July 1 each year.

• Lead or oversee at least four nutrition education sessions/workshops annually, including one focused on food safety and sanitation.

• Approve all menu substitutions in advance and provide guidance on therapeutic or texture-modified diet requests in consultation with clients' healthcare providers, as needed.

• Provide ongoing guidance on nutrition and dietary compliance while ensuring cultural responsiveness to the communities VACCEB serves.

Required Qualifications

• Active California state license/certification as a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist (per Title 22 Code of Regulations, §7636.1).

• Demonstrated experience creating culturally relevant, regulation-compliant menus for congregate or home-delivered meal programs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with County staff, caterers, and program leadership.

• Experience designing and delivering nutrition education or workshops for older adults.

• Working knowledge of Title 22 nutrition compliance regulations and Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition standards.

• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills to maintain contract and dietary compliance under time constraints.

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income, immigrant, and refugee communities, particularly Southeast Asian populations.

• Background or experience in restaurant, commercial kitchen, or food facility inspection (e.g., health department inspection, HACCP auditing, ServSafe-level food safety assessment).

• Proactive, self-directed work ethic with strong attention to regulatory deadlines.

• Familiarity with Vietnamese or other Southeast Asian dietary traditions.

Additional Details

• This is an independent contractor role (1099); VACCEB will not withhold taxes or provide benefits.

• Hours are flexible and self-managed outside of required meetings and submission deadlines.

• Must be available for all County-mandated nutrition meetings and adhere to the AAA menu submission timeline.

• A brief transition/training period with the outgoing contractor will be provided to ensure continuity of menu cycles and County relationships.

Compensation: $700/month
Hours: ~20 hours/month (approx. 5 hrs/week, flexible)
Location: Remote, with periodic on-site/in-person requirements for County meetings
Commute Requirement: Must reside in or be able to commute to the San Francisco East Bay Area, CA

Position Overview

VACCEB provides a variety of supportive services, including food security, senior programs, information and assistance, education classes (ESL, Digital Literacy, Citizenship), health and wellness, advocacy work, and employment placement assistance. We are currently looking to hire a Program Assistant to support our many programs, specifically our food security program. 

Duties

● Manage meal tickets. 

● Assist with managing donations.

● Hands out meals/grocery bags 3x a week

● Work with program coordinators to help with food deliveries and pickups 3x a week

● Help pack meal bags in preparation for deliveries

● Review food inventory for accuracy and proper storage

● Provide intake for new clients

Qualifications:

● Polished written and verbal communication skills

● Ability to work directly and indirectly with underserved communities.

● Demonstrated experience and skills as a program assistant and successfully working within

assigned deadlines and limited resources

● Ability to work for sustained periods of time in a dynamic and often stressful environment calmly.

● Valid drivers license 

● Bilingual ability in Vietnamese and/or Cantonese preferred

Hours: Tuesday - Thurs: 9 AM - 1:00 PM. Second Thursday of every month - 8 AM - 1 PM)

Position: Less than 50% FTE 

Compensation: $19/hr

We are looking for someone to work 12 hours a week at our center in San Leandro helping pack food bags and distribute them.

Schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30a-12:30p