Food Pantry Coordinator

Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army - Honesdale (Wayne County), PA Service Center is hiring for a Food Pantry Coordinator in the Service Extension department. The position is available immediately and is part-time with up to 29 hours per week. The coordinator reports to the Assigned Regional Manager and is paid $13.50 per hour, grade 72NE.

The Salvation Army offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees, including generous paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, and a job with a good purpose.

Responsibilities

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. 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, 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 include good leadership and communication skills, the ability to maintain records, compassion and interest in meeting the needs of families and individuals with confidentiality, and understanding and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army. 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.