Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Texas Township, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Honesdale Food Pantry and supporting seasonal programs. This role includes volunteer recruitment and training, client intake and record management, coordination of food ordering and distribution, and compliance with reporting and safety requirements. The position also supports Emergency Disaster Service efforts throughout Wayne County, while upholding the mission and values of The Salvation Army. This position manages all aspects of the Honesdale Food Pantry, including volunteer coordination, food inventory and ordering through Second Harvest Food Bank, client intake, and secure recordkeeping. The coordinator attends and helps lead Food Pantry Committee meetings, maintains volunteer schedules and activity logs, and prepares required monthly statistical reports. The role also assists with seasonal programs such as the Red Kettle Campaign, Angel Tree, Camp recruitment, and Back-to-School initiatives. In addition, the position supports recruitment and training for the Wayne County Emergency Disaster Team and ensures organizational compliance with mandated reporter responsibilities, child protection clearances, and vehicle safety requirements. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements

• Good leadership and communication skills
• Ability to maintain records
• Compassion and interest in meeting the needs of families and individuals with confidentiality
• Completion of PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check
• Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training prior to employment
• Understanding and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily operations of the Honesdale Food Pantry
• Supporting seasonal programs
• Volunteer recruitment and training
• Client intake and record management
• Coordination of food ordering and distribution
• Compliance with reporting and safety requirements
• Supporting Emergency Disaster Service efforts throughout Wayne County
• Managing all aspects of the Honesdale Food Pantry
• Food inventory and ordering through Second Harvest Food Bank
• Attending and helping lead Food Pantry Committee meetings
• Maintaining volunteer schedules and activity logs
• Preparing required monthly statistical reports
• Assisting with seasonal programs such as the Red Kettle Campaign, Angel Tree, Camp recruitment, and Back-to-School initiatives
• Supporting recruitment and training for the Wayne County Emergency Disaster Team
• Ensuring organizational compliance with mandated reporter responsibilities, child protection clearances, and vehicle safety requirements

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• A job with a good purpose

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees