Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Texas Township (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Short term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Honesdale, PA is seeking a Part-Time Food Pantry Coordinator to oversee daily pantry operations, coordinate food orders with Second Harvest, manage client intake and records, and support seasonal programs while upholding the mission of the organization.

The role requires recruiting and training volunteers, maintaining schedules and logs, and assisting with emergency disaster efforts across Wayne County. Compassion and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Compassion and confidentiality when serving families.
• Clearances required: PA Child Abuse History, PA State Police, PA DHS Fingerprint; training prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Honesdale Food Pantry and support seasonal programs.
• Recruit and train volunteers; manage schedules and activity logs.
• Handle client intake and secure recordkeeping.
• Coordinate food ordering and distribution with Second Harvest Food Bank.
• Ensure reporting and safety compliance; support Wayne County Disaster efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Position: Food Pantry CoordinatorDepartment: Service Extension

Location: The Salvation Army - Honesdale (Wayne County), PA Service Center,

Availability of Position: ImmediateSchedule: Part Time + (up to 29 hrs/week) Reporting Relationship: Assigned Regional ManagerSalary/Grade: $13.50 per hour; 72NE

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• 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
• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: 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.

Description of Position: 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Good leadership and communication skills
• Ability to maintain records.
• Compassion and interest in meeting the needs of families and individuals and families with confidentiality.
• 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, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army's Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.