Food Pantry Coordinator

About the role

The Food Pantry Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Honesdale Food Pantry and supports 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attends and helps lead Food Pantry Committee meetings, maintains volunteer schedules and activity logs, and prepares required monthly statistical reports.
• Aids in seasonal programs such as the Red Kettle Campaign, Angel Tree, Camp recruitment, and Back-to-School initiatives.
• 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.

Requirements

• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Compassion and interest in meeting the needs of families and individuals.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks:
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check,
• PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.

Skills

• Understanding of and commitment to The Salvation Army's mission and values.

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.

Pay

$13.50 per hour; 72NE

Schedule

Part Time + (up to 29 hrs/week)