Careers

Do you want to utilize your proven fundraising experience to support a cause that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about strengthening your community’s social safety net? Use your people skills and story-telling ability to inspire donors to improve the lives of food-insecure neighbors.

The Director of Development & Community Engagement (DODCE) is a key leadership role on the Development team, responsible for planning and executing strategies that deepen community and constituent relationships, with a primary focus on increasing financial and volunteer support for the Food Bank. This position leverages strong interpersonal skills and best practice fundraising strategy, focused primarily on businesses and organizations, to engage and activate constituents through targeted, localized initiatives that inspire donors to support food-insecure neighbors. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the DODCE represents the Food Bank in public settings, media interviews, and events. This position is an integral part of a dynamic, highly collaborative Development team whose charter states: As the economic engine of the Food Bank, we connect people who need help with people who can help. Respectfully, strategically, and collaboratively we engage community members to embrace our vision, to share their gifts, and to be nourished.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ TASKS

Management and Leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual community engagement strategies
• Create and monitor systems and procedures for smooth operation of events, volunteerism, and food drives.
• Propose and manage the Community Engagement
• Set clear priorities, communicate project plans, and coach team performance to align with Food Bank values and promote continuous learning and cross-departmental
• Collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to set annual fundraising goals and forecast income from managed constituents (businesses and organizations).
• Ensure strong customer service and accountability to

Relationship Management and Development

• Manage a portfolio of high-value donors (businesses, organizations, community groups, individuals); lead solicitations, cultivation, stewardship, and coordinate staff involvement as needed.
• Plan or oversee donor engagement strategies and evaluate their effectiveness
• Lead grassroots outreach through the Speakers Bureau and similar efforts to boost engagement; deliver community presentations.
• Ensure timely, accurate gift processing and personalized donor acknowledgments
• Maintain database proficiency for reporting, initiative analysis, and donor behavior
• Use software tools for donor prospecting, communication, stewardship, and

Volunteer and Community Food Drives/Donation Program

• Guide and supervise implementation of strategies designed to engage community members as volunteers across all four geographic areas, and to steward and build those relationships over time
• Guide and oversee a program designed to encourage food drives and to engage community members in the work of the Food Bank through the act and stewardship of food donations. This area overlaps significantly with Operations; therefore, logistics must be appropriately coordinated.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Two regional Volunteer & Food Drive Managers, overseeing volunteer engagement and food drive operations across the service area.
• Community Engagement Coordinator, responsible for fundraising and awareness
• May also manage volunteers or work through

Examples of Expected Decision-Making:

• Manage and coach direct reports with timely, supportive feedback to improve
• Customize donor cultivation and stewardship strategies using best
• Analyze donor behavior and potential to maintain and grow a top prospect
• Evaluate fundraising events for effectiveness and make decisions on activities, media, budget, and staffing.
• Use research and data to guide the best practices in volunteer recruitment and
• Collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to develop the annual Community Engagement plan and set goals for events, corporate and online giving, volunteers, and food drives.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising, including special event coordination and/or marketing, along with demonstrated expertise in volunteer management best practices.
• At least three years of experience in a supervisory role—preferably within a nonprofit or fundraising environment—with a proven track record of effectively supervising and developing staff.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment while collaborating effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage diverse constituents with enthusiasm and
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills; strong public speaking and written/verbal communication.
• Strong leadership, sound judgment, ethical standards, diplomacy, persuasion, decisiveness, and adaptability.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving
• Proficient in constituent relationship management (CRM) systems (Salesforce preferred), database and file management, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with the local geographic and cultural area is
• Able to work in a safe, climate-controlled office, performing sedentary and moderate physical tasks (lifting up to 20 pounds, stooping, reaching, fine motor work)

The Director of Development & Community Engagement is a full-time position, and the Food Bank offers an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

The role is onsite and based in our Verona or Charlottesville office and reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Occasional travel within the Food Bank service area is required.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter & a resume to: humanresources@brafb.org, or mail to:

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482

Are you looking to apply your talents in programming and administrative support to advance health and nutrition initiatives work with an engaging, collaborative, and inclusive team?

If so, come use your talents to make a difference in our community by supporting the work of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

The Mission of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is to improve food security through equitable access to good nutrition and the resources that support health and well-being.

The Health Initiatives Coordinator (HIC) provides implementation and administrative support for health partners and nutrition programs to advance Food Is Medicine efforts in the Food Bank service area. This role is responsible for health and nutrition data collection and management, program activity tracking, and partner resource-sharing. The HIC collaborates with the Manager of Health Initiatives (MoHI) on health-related evaluation implementation, partner training, and partner resource enhancements.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-year relevant work, professional, or volunteer role experience in data collection, program implementation, and/or program evaluation.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health/nutrition education, or related field, or equivalent amount of relevant training and experience.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects while maintaining accuracy.
• Effectively use computer programs including database management, spreadsheet, and word processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft products including, e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Nonprofit experience desirable.
• Travel (approximately up to 20%) during regular work hours within our service area for partners and team purposes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Even if you feel that you do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are eager to meet candidates who share our vision, our mission, and our core beliefs that hunger is unacceptable, everyone deserves access to enough food, that food sustains life and nourishes health, and that we are called to serve without judgment.

The Health Initiatives Coordinator role is full-time, offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

This is an on-site role based either in our headquarters in Verona, VA or in our Eastern region in Charlottesville, VA  and reports to the Manager of Health Initiatives.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume, or a cover letter and BRAFB application, to humanresources@brafb.org or mail to BRAFB, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The position will be open until filled.

Are you looking to apply your talents in human services, community outreach and education to support the work of an engaging, collaborative, and inclusive team?

If so, come use your talents to make a difference in our community by supporting the work of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

The Mission of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is to improve food security through equitable access to good nutrition and the resources that support health and well-being.

The Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator is responsible for increasing access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for food-insecure individuals and families across central and western Virginia through direct application assistance, community outreach, partner training, and support of referral network development

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year of direct experience in community outreach, case management, or human or social services.
• Knowledge or understanding of SNAP or other public benefit program eligibility requirements and application processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable with developing educational content and delivering training
• Strong experience with and proficiency in Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data management and reporting tools. Canva preferred.
• Experience using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, UniteUs) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field preferred, and/or relevant work experience in direct services, community outreach, human services/social services desirable
• Nonprofit experience desirable
• Bilingual, Spanish/English desirable
• Travel (approximately 20%) to partner agencies, program sites or other community partners is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Even if you feel that you do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are eager to meet candidates who share our vision, our mission, and our core beliefs that hunger is unacceptable, everyone deserves access to enough food, that food sustains life and nourishes health, and that we are called to serve without judgment.

The Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator role is full-time, offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

This is an on-site role based in either Verona, VA or in our Eastern region in Charlottesville, VA  and reports to the Manager of Public Benefits and Guest Engagement. As a regular part of the work schedule, travel (approximately 20%) to partner agencies, program sites or other community partners in the central and northern Shenandoah Valley region is required. Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume, or a cover letter and BRAFB application, to humanresources@brafb.org or mail to BRAFB, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The position will be open until filled.

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital marketing? Do you have a knack for crafting compelling content and driving digital engagement? Use your strong communication skills to make a meaningful impact and help the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank build awareness about its mission and the effort to end hunger.

The Digital Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and evaluating the Food Bank’s digital communication strategies. This role is key to building awareness of our mission, inspiring and connecting with community supporters, and driving engagement through digital platforms. You’ll oversee the website, social media, email campaigns, and digital fundraising initiatives and develop content alongside your Marketing & Communications colleagues, all while helping to position the Food Bank as the leading hunger-relief organization in the region. The DCM will also contribute to some print communications campaigns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage multi-channel digital communication campaigns that drive engagement and awareness.
• Oversee website content and functionality, ensuring a consistent and cohesive user experience that supports the organization’s strategic goals, brand, and messaging.
• Implement SEO strategies to optimize web traffic and engagement.
• Develop content strategy for email campaigns and send audience-specific, carefully coordinated in-house e-appeals and e-newsletters. Implement, manage, and maintain automated donor email experiences.
• Lead projects to optimize the effectiveness of digital channels, based on best practices, benchmarking, and analysis of channels’ effectiveness. Explore emerging channels.
• Create and manage the social media calendar, craft compelling posts, and measure the impact of campaigns.
• Capture photos, videos, and stories for use across all digital platforms.
• Assist with the creative production of print and digital materials when needed.

 Required job qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to craft compelling messages that resonate with various audiences.
• Strong experience in planning, producing, managing, and evaluating digital campaigns, including email, social media, and web platforms.
• Highly organized, accurate, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to meet organizational goals.
• Expertise in developing project plans and managing them to successful completion.
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, for document creation and editing.
• Experience with web publishing software (e.g., WordPress), analytics tools (e.g., G4 Analytics, Google Search Console), and online giving platforms (e.g., Classy).
• Hands-on experience with email marketing software (e.g., MailChimp) and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

The Digital Communications Manager is a full-time position, and the Food Bank offers an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

The role is onsite and based in our Verona or Charlottesville office and reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Occasional travel within the Food Bank service area is required.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two relevant work samples to humanresources@brafb.org, or mail to:
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482

The position will be open until filled.