Homeless Outreach Coordinator

Overview

The Homeless Ministries Outreach Coordinator supports the Corps Officer by leading mobile outreach efforts that promote the Harbor Light Center and The Way Out program. They also oversee the Harbor House meals program with staff and residents. This role involves close collaboration with the Food Services Manager and shelter team to ensure consistent meal delivery and community engagement.

• Coordinate regular homeless outreach efforts across downtown San Francisco
• Work with SF Metro Corps units to provide spiritual, emotional, and physical support
• Partner with the San Francisco Culinary Training Academy for monthly food outreach
• Connect with external groups to refer individuals to Harbor Light and The Way Out recovery programs
• Promote Salvation Army recovery programs
• Track and report outreach statistics monthly and during meetings
• Oversee the S.H.O.W. van, including maintenance and documentation
• Manage outreach supplies and visit the local food bank and seek donations
• Involve Harbor Light program participants in outreach activities
• Organize and maintain the Outreach Closet
• Coordinate weekly meal needs with the HLC kitchen, including breakfast counts and lunch items for children
• Transport and serve meals to Harbor House residents
• Support Sunday breakfast events with ministry staff
• Transport lunch items and assist parent volunteers in preparing daily lunches
• Store and monitor food quality to ensure meals meet nutrition and safety standards
• Prepare and serve daily after‑school snacks for students
• Handle California Adult Food Program records
• Support special meal events and follow direction from leadership as needed
• Other related duties as required

• CA Driver's License (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• California Food Handler's Card or Serv Safe Certificate (required)
• Experience working with children (1 year required)
• Experience using various types of knives and cutting tools, cookware, ingredients, procedures, and equipment
• Associate's Degree in a related field (preferred)
• Experience working with the homeless population
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment - company provided)

• Knowledge of food storage and serving procedures and methods
• Team player
• Great communication skills
• CPR/AED (required)

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant kitchen equipment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

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