Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania!
We are looking for an experienced full-time Volunteer Projects Coordinator to work with Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) volunteers on projects, assigns work, moves and positions supplies to support volunteer operations, and acts as lead project coordinator when assigned. This position also maintains volunteer records and reports, as required.
Job Accountabilities:
• Orient, train, and monitor new and recurring volunteers within the volunteer area.
• Assign and oversee individuals and groups in the inspection, sorting, repacking, and boxing of products to be distributed to partner agencies and other organizations.
• Ensure Group Sign-in sheet is filled out prior to shift with organization’s name.
• Ensure that volunteers check-in using the volunteer software for recording and tracking volunteer hours.
• Communicate to volunteers the CPFB Mission and what their task is for the shift and who it will benefit.
• Assign work projects for volunteers and volunteer groups working at CPFB.
• Help develop and implement volunteer project policies, procedures, and inventory controls.
• Help project volunteers with questions and direction and ensure volunteers have a positive and productive experience.
• Ensure project completion in a timely manner and maintain inventory controls. Determine product for projects.
• Responsible for safe product movement within the warehouse and dock and other outside special projects and events.
• Responsible for maintaining the volunteer areas and other assigned areas according to AIB, Feeding America, and CPFB guidelines.
• Refresh and stay abreast of new policies and guidelines to rejuvenate training for recurring volunteers to keep them up-to-date and engaged.
• Must stay abreast of changes pertaining to pandemic or any health crisis and ensure all volunteers and staff are following proper guidelines and food bank procedures.
• Responsible for inventory of all volunteer project related activities including, but not limited to, the senior programs boxes.
• Interact with volunteer groups and show volunteers they are appreciated while working here
• Assign work, provide oversight and information to co-workers and ensure completion of projects and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure completion of assigned volunteer projects paperwork and report daily on completion of projects.
• Interact with special needs volunteers and communicate with their authorized representatives or development aides.
• Review safety guidelines and ensure volunteer groups are behaving safely and appropriately in their work area.
• Actively collaborate with other departments to troubleshoot volunteer project issues as they arise and to continuously improve and expand the volunteer experience.
• Ensure general maintenance and safety of volunteer area: clean and keep supplies stock and ready for groups and ensure all health and safety regulations are met.
• Refer any serious issues or problems with individual volunteers or group volunteers to the Senior Operations Manager – Northern Tier.
• Close and secure the building at night.
• Assist with events (Volunteer Appreciation Day, food drives, etc.), as assigned.
• Assist in the warehouse with all warehouse activities including, but not limited to, picking orders, moving product, loading and unloading trucks, and sanitation.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment and supplies necessary for volunteering area are available (i.e. markers, box cutters, gloves, etc.).
• Occasionally assist with Food Bank events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
• In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience:
• Minimum 2 years’ warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Motivated and a self-starter.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Passion for the CPFBs mission and core values.
• Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multi-cultural populations.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player.
• Passion for customer service excellence (internal and external), professional etiquette, personal boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking to people.
• Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Must be reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, problem solving, team building, and administrative skills.
• Must be positive, cooperative, honest, and dependable.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations of volunteers, staff, donors, and agency representatives in a courteous and professional manner; ability to present to groups of various size and demographics in an engaging manner.
• Must be confident, self-starter, and professional team player.
• A demonstrated ability to take initiative, plan and carry out a project from beginning to end.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals.
• Ability to back up the Lead Volunteer Projects Coordinator in their absence.
• Must have high energy level.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and education levels.
• Ability to work in the evening and weekends.
• Ability to attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
• Knowledge of organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Training, planning, assigning and directing volunteers, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Physical Requirements or Licenses:
• Ability to successfully complete a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance obtained through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Information obtained by submitting a full set of fingerprints to the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Work involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts or machines, and operating a forklift and powered and manual pallet jacks.
• Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
Position Demand Profile:
Base Physical Demands
Job Demand Tasks Duration HRS/SHIFT
Sitting/Driving 1-2 hours
Standing 6-8 hours
Walking 6-8 hours
Climbing 0 hours
Bending 2-4 hours
Squatting 1-2 hours
Pivoting Feet (no twisting) 1-3 hours
Pushing/Pulling 1-3 hours
Reach Above Shoulder 1-2 hours
Reach At Shoulder 1-2 hours
Reach Below Shoulder 1-3 hours
Lift/Carry/Lower
0-15 lbs. 2-4 hours
15-30 lbs. 2-4 hours
30-50 lbs. 1-2 hours
50-75 lbs.
75-100 lbs.
Simple Grasping 2-6 hours
Firm Grasping 1-3 hours
Equipment Operated 3-5 hours
Physical Exposure
Temperature 8 hours Ambient Pennsylvania temperatures
Humidity 8 hours Ambient Pennsylvania humidity
Noise/Vibration 8 hours Truck, pallet jack and forklift
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
The selected applicant will join a collaborative, values-driven, dynamic team that derives joy from the work and is passionate about resourcing the work to end hunger and its root causes.
The Food Bank’s work culture is progressive and forward-thinking. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways. As organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts and in working towards a future where no one should be hungry.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by March 17, 2026, to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email [email protected].
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a nonprofit organization committed to ending hunger in 27 counties across central Pennsylvania. By working with more than 1,300 local agencies and programs, we serve 152,000 people in need each month through our three Healthy Food Hubs, located in Harrisburg, Hollidaysburg and Williamsport.