Careers

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.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Volunteer Program Management (75%)

• Co-develops and manages the volunteer program budget, collaborating with the Director of Development & Community Engagement.
• Coordinates volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and training across branches, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• Outreach to local businesses and groups to recruit volunteers.
• Leads volunteer recognition and stewardship efforts, including National Volunteer Week.
• Manages volunteer communications and partners with Marketing for outreach materials.
• Utilizes Volunteer Hub and Salesforce to track engagement and maintain records.
• Provides administrative support for volunteer activities and represents the Food Bank at community events.

Food Drive Program Management (25%)

• Manages and coordinates food drives in the Western region and supports Northern region drives.
• Oversees food drive budgets, logistics, and donor stewardship materials.
• Coordinates scheduling, logistics, and food collection for major drives (e.g., Stamp Out Hunger, Scouting for Food).
• Captures food drive data in Salesforce and supports audits.
• Represents the Food Bank at food drive-related events.

Other Duties

• Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

 Required job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent amount of relevant training and experience required.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in the areas of volunteer training, program development and/or planning and coordinating activities and events.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort and ability to lead tours, orientations, and general public speaking.

• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft office products.
• Experience using volunteer management databases, like Volunteer Hub, or other relational databases. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Ability to perform physical work to train and assist volunteers in performance of their 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:

• Experience in providing superior customer service, and the ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and staff
  • Experience in the operation of forklift, pallet jack, and stand-up rider equipment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations and write reports
  • Good basic computer skills
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent amount of training and experience
  • Ability to work in a warehouse environment

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 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.