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Looking for a job opportunity where you can make a real difference in your community? Join our team at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!
Looking for a job opportunity where you can make a real difference in your community? Join our team at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!
Apply to join the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank family! We’re looking for highly motivated, compassionate individuals to help us end hunger in our region. The Food Bank offers a welcoming, inclusive culture that prioritizes the personal and professional growth of each employee.
Unless otherwise directed below, to be considered, please apply to our jobs directly through LinkedIn or Indeed, OR send a cover letter and resume to humanresources@brafb.org or to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482. Positions 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:
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.
Do you like to make a difference through your work? Do you believe the result can be greater than the sum of its parts? Consider using your organization, management, and people skills to build a stronger community and help the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank achieve its vision of nourishing food and good health—for everyone, every day.
The Volunteer and Food Drive Manager works to provide strategic vision while managing and growing a program designed to recruit and retain Food Bank volunteers and food donors. This position co-leads the coordination of volunteer-related activities and seeks opportunities to grow volunteer engagement by developing relationships with area employers, organizations, and other entities throughout the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank service area. In addition, this position manages the details of food drive events in coordination with the Branch Operations Managers of the Western Region (Verona/WR) and Northern Region (Winchester/NR) branches.
This position is an integral part of dynamic, highly collaborative Development team, which aims to connect those in need with those who can help. Through strategic engagement, this position educates and activates community members to support the Food Bank’s mission by contributing time, food, money, and advocacy. As part of the Community Engagement pod, this role utilizes localized strategies to foster participation. The position also serves as a liaison between the Development and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the two.
Volunteer Program Management (75%)
Food Drive Program Management (25%)
Other Duties
The Volunteer and Food Drive Manager is a full-time position, and the Food Bank offers an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
This role is onsite based in Verona headquarters and reports to the Director of Development & Community Engagement. Duties may require occasional work during evenings and on weekends. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Occasional driving and travel throughout the Food Bank service area is required.
To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@brafb.org, or mail to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The positions will be open until filled.
Food Recovery Volunteer Coordinator provides close and collaborative oversight of the salvage operations including training, scheduling, problem solving, and oversight of volunteers, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures of the Food Bank, Feeding America, FDA, USDA, and governmental regulations for food handling, storage, sanitation, and product disposal. Responsibilities also include managing product flow, scheduling and coordination of bulk product repackaging, and for coordinating, weighing, documenting, and assisting in disposal of unsalvageable product.
In addition, the Food Recovery Volunteer Coordinator provides warehouse support by loading/unloading product, receiving incoming donations, inventorying product, and completing reports for processing in the computer system. Inspects and ensures the salvage area meets sanitation, pest control, fire prevention, and safety standards.
Required Job Qualifications:
Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
If you are interested in this role, please submit a resume, or BRAFB employment application, and send it to: humanresources@brafb.org. This position will be open until filled.
Are you looking to apply your talents in customer service, community organizing and outreach, and partnership development, 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 Partner Engagement Manager is responsible for strengthening the capability and capacity among partner agencies (pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters) and seeking and developing new partnerships that put our mission into action.
This position contributes to BRAFB’s strategic goals through partnership development, enhancement, and engagement. This includes identifying community needs and opportunities for existing partner agency expansion; strengthening relationships and facilitating collaboration between partner agencies; developing and supporting local/regional coalitions and workgroups; identifying and addressing partner needs; connecting partners to training and mentoring programs; collaborating with program managers and coordinators to support the design, planning, development and implementation of nutrition programs; facilitating relationships with community organizations outside of the Food Bank’s network; work and collaborate with Food Bank staff to assess partner goals, Food Bank impact, and potential areas for improvement.
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
We hope you are excited about this position. 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 Partner Engagement Manager role is full-time, offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
This is an onsite role based in the Charlottesville branch, and reports to the Director of Partner Engagement. Frequent driving and workday travel to surrounding counties are required to build community connections and visit and monitor partner agencies and programs. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good 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.
Do you want to join an organization that works to make a daily difference in people’s lives? The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a self-directed and team-oriented Accounting Specialist to handle and process all accounts payable and receivables functions, including recording transactions and accruals, and prepare weekly payments of invoices.
This position reports to the Controller.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the timely payment of BRAFB obligations through the accounts payable system and for their accurate recording in the general ledger; for posting payments to agency accounts in Ceres and working with agencies to resolve account balance issues; and for overseeing monthly printing and mailing of agency statements. Other general fiscal support includes maintaining supporting schedules in Excel relating to expense allocation, inventory activity, and other operational information.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The position, based in Verona, is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or BRAFB application to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482 or via email to humanresources@brafb.org. Position will remain 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:
Required job qualifications:
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.
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a mission-driven organization that is committed to improving food security through equitable access to good nutrition and the resources that support health and well-being. But we can’t do this work alone. With the support of a diverse and engaged workforce, we can sculpt a strong, innovative, and sustainable future for our organization and increased food access for the neighbors we serve. Our values are diversity, accountability, respect, equity, and service.
The Food Bank is committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Our employees love working at the Food Bank, not only because they support a cause that matters to them, but also because of our generous benefits package. It includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Our benefits include:
Together with our network of nearly 400 food pantries and programs, the Food Bank serves guests experiencing hunger across 25 counties and 8 cities on either side of the Blue Ridge. The Food Bank operates out of distribution centers located in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester and Verona (our headquarters). For more on what we do and how we work, we recommend:
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