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Where every day is an opportunity to change lives.
The teams at our Healthy Food Hubs in Harrisburg and Williamsport and at our Northern Dauphin Food Pantry in Elizabethville, are committed and dedicated to our mission of fighting hunger, improving lives and strengthening communities.
Competitive Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
- 401k with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Qualifying Employer for Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Hunger disproportionately harms neighbors and communities that have been systemically marginalized. As we work toward a future where no one in central Pennsylvania lives with hunger, we must also work against racism and other systemic obstacles that prevent people from thriving. We will listen to and learn from members of historically under-represented groups. We will value their lived expertise and experiences as we shape our charitable food network to equitably meet the needs of our neighbors. We will ensure that our diverse community is reflected in our board of directors, management, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and donors in a manner that upholds equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer (AA/EOE) and seek to bring our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to HR DEPARTMENT.
Full-Time
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
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.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with history of a good driving record.
- 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 | Notes |
| 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 |
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 July 7, 2026, to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We are looking for an experienced full-time Development Coordinator, Direct Mail and Donor Engagement responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of the Food Bank’s direct mail and digital response programs, helping to ensure donor communications move forward accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with organizational and fundraising goals. This position coordinates with internal teams and external vendors to gather content, manage revisions, and navigate review and approval processes for donor-facing communications. The role also supports mass donor stewardship efforts through various platforms/tools and provides timely, professional customer service by responding to donor inquiries received through the development phone line and inbox.
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
Job Accountabilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day execution of the Food Bank’s direct mail and digital response programs, ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with fundraising and stewardship goals.
- Serve as a key coordinator between internal stakeholders and external vendors by gathering content, managing revisions, and navigating review and approval processes for direct mail and digital donor communications.
- Support the planning, revision, and execution of donor communication strategies with agency and platform partners to strengthen donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
- Assist with large-scale donor stewardship efforts, including coordinating acknowledgment and outreach initiatives through platforms such as ThankView and Handwrytten, as appropriate.
- Provide front-line donor support by monitoring and responding to inquiries received through the development phone line, general development inbox, and inboxes associated with donor solicitations and response efforts in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner.
- Use Raiser’s Edge and related systems to research donor records, document interactions, and respond accurately to donor requests and customer service needs.
- Prepare and process special acknowledgment letters on a weekly basis, ensuring timely and personalized recognition for unique donor gifts and situations.
- Collaborate effectively with staff, donors, volunteers, and vendors to support fundraising operations and achieve Development team objectives.
- Support Food Bank events and related engagement activities in partnership with Marketing and other internal teams, as needed.
- Perform other duties and tasks 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 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 position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
- Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position would be considered in lieu of having a degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or development operations.
- Experience with direct mail campaigns, donor stewardship, or similar roles is highly preferred.
- Experience with event planning is preferred.
- Familiarity with donor databases and stewardship platforms such as Raiser’s Edge, ThankView, Handwrytten, or similar systems is preferred.
- Experience with photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, a plus but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and core values.
- Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multi-cultural populations.
- Knowledge of direct mail and digital fundraising workflows, including content collection, revision management, production timelines, and approval processes.
- Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to prepare accurate, donor-centered communications that align with organizational voice and brand standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track revisions and approvals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors to support effective execution of fundraising and stewardship communications.
- Ability to provide timely, professional, and donor-centered customer service while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.
- 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.
- Ability to write neatly and legibly.
- Must be friendly, outgoing, have a positive attitude, and be comfortable speaking to people.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently, plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Must be reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.
- Must possess strong critical thinking skills and recognize opportunities for improvement in the completion of tasks and projects.
- Ability to look at existing policies and procedures with a critical eye and provide feedback and suggestions to further enhance efficiency or address issues.
- Ability to be motivated and a self-starter.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal, problem solving, team building, program management and administrative skills.
- Must be positive, cooperative, honest, and dependable.
- Ability to attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
- Knowledge of the organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (machines, tools, and devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, photocopier, and telephone.
Physical Requirements or Licenses:
- This position can work remote, in-office or hybrid at the discretion of the SVP/Chief Development Officer or based on the needs of the organization. However, the incumbent must be available to go into the office on an as needed basis to assist with onsite projects, such as internal mailings, events or meeting set up.
- A valid driver’s license with history of a good driving record.
- Ability to travel that may include consecutive overnight stays, and traveling by car, bus, and airplane.
- Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- The work environment is typically quiet.
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 July 9, 2026, to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Part-Time
INTERNSHIPS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, with the preferred internship position to hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org or mail to:
HR Department
3908 Corey Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
We accept internship applications for fall, spring and summer. Interns may seek class credit through their universities or colleges.
Here is a comprehensive list of the non-paid internships available at our two locations in Harrisburg and Williamsport:
Accounting
Agency Services
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Customer Service
Health Innovations
Human Resources
Information Technology
Journalism/Creative Writing
Volunteer Services
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to HR DEPARTMENT
Email: hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org
Fax: 717.561.4636
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