Food Program Coordinator

Armed Services YMCA El Paso; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA in Virginia Beach is seeking a part-time Food Program Coordinator to manage day-to-day food pantry duties, stock and purchase food, and oversee volunteers to support military families.

The role includes coordinating a monthly mobile food drop, tracking donations, maintaining pantry cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer service, with occasional weekend events and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with internal departments and external donors.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; base access is a plus.
• Non-profit experience is a plus but not required.
• CAN-DO attitude and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to pantry patrons.
• Sort items from donations.
• Oversee a monthly mobile food drop.
• Solicit and direct volunteers.
• Perform computer duties tracking donations and patron metrics.
• Keep pantry clean and stocked.
• Handle food pickup and purchasing.
• Assist with social media and PR initiatives.
• Oversee the food subsidy program to encourage nutritious meals.
• Support food insecurity programs at the branch.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

About

The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA is a top‑rated military nonprofit with a goal of “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861. With 12 branches and 23 affiliate partners, we serve 87 military installations nationwide, providing hands‑on, innovative, specialized programs and support services to military service members and their families. All programs are offered at no or low cost with no dues or membership fees.

Learn more about our national organization at https://www.asymca.org/about and https://www.asymca.org/hamptonroads for the Virginia Beach branch location.

Position Title: Food Program Coordinator

Reporting To: Executive Director

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt; Part Time (approximately 30 hours per week) Hourly rate: $17

Position Summary

The Food Program Coordinator executes day‑to‑day duties including sorting, stocking and purchasing food for the Patriot’s Pantry and branch operations, overseeing periodic volunteers and food distribution initiatives, and delivering excellent customer service. This part‑time position is approximately 15 hours per week, typically Monday – Friday, with rare Saturday or special event requirements. Some flexibility is available in the daily schedule for the right employee. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of military families, this position is for you. Great opportunity for a retiree or military spouse.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service to pantry patrons.
• Sorts items received through donations.
• Oversees a monthly mobile food drop on a military installation.
• Solicits and directs volunteers.
• Performs computer duties related to tracking donations, patron metrics, etc.
• Ensures the pantry is clean and stocked as needed.
• Handles pick up and purchasing of food for the pantry.
• Assists with social media presence and other public relations initiatives.
• Oversees the food subsidy program which encourages more nutritious meals and snacks in child care facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support food insecurity programs at the branch.

Qualifications

• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Solid organization and planning skills; proficient in multi‑tasking.
• Ability to function in various work environments and collaborate with multiple internal departments and external donors.
• Can work with minimal supervision and prioritize assignments with minimal guidance.
• Experience with military lifestyles/military community is appreciated but not necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Base access a plus.
• Work experience with a non‑profit organization is a plus but not required.
• Desire to work on a team and have a CAN‑DO attitude.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• May be expected to work at special events outside normal working hours, including weekends.
• Expected to complete local pickups and food runs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Military spouses, veterans, and military affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply.