Food Pantry Coordinator/Program Facilitator

Overview

Position: Food Pantry Coordinator/Program Facilitator Department: Service Extension

Location: The Salvation Army - Honesdale (Wayne County), PA Service Center, 231 Sunrise Avenue, Honesdale, PA 18431

Availability of Position: ImmediateSchedule: Part Time + (20 to 29 hrs/week) Reporting Relationship: Assigned Regional ManagerSalary/Grade: $12.50 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

Description of Position:Recruit and train volunteers for the Honesdale Food Pantry. Attend and help Coordinate all Honesdale Food Pantry Committee Meetings.

Perform client intakes and keep secure records. Coordinate all volunteer activities pertaining to the food pantry such as stocking, rotation of stock and distribution. Order food from Second Harvest Food Bank.Maintain a volunteer schedule and log of all volunteer activities.

Provide monthly statistical reports to Second Harvest Food Bank. Help to recruit and train volunteers for the Wayne County Emergency Disaster Team. Help with seasonal programming.

Attend and help Coordinate all Wayne County Emergency Disaster Committee Meetings. Maintain a positive presence in the Wayne County Community, develop and maintain the programs of The Salvation Army, and foster good relations with volunteers and other community agencies. Candidate will be expected to respond courteously and promptly to all communications, insuring confidentiality of all client information. The candidate will also perform all other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements:• High School Education with 5 years experience and/or extensive work history in diversified setting.

• Working knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm and excellent telephone and all other communication skills.• Ability to work compassionately and effectively with persons seeking assistance.• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the followingclearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal RecordCheck and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.• Have an appreciation for and understanding of the philosophy and mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please mail or email, your resume and a cover letter to: Michael Cipilewski, Regional ManagerPO Box 304, White Mills, PA 18473 michael.cipilewski@use.salvationarmy.orgCell phone: 570-251-0207

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements as instructed below:

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 1/17/24.

The Salvation Army's Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2141