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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!

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Current Job Openings

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.

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.

Do you have a passion for developing, supporting, and sustaining people initiatives that foster engaged staff, and a positive and collaborative work environment? Come join a highly-functioning, talented team at one of the most respected charities in the area and use your passion for people, organization, and communication skills to help make a real difference in people’s lives.

The HR Manager reports to the Chief Talent Officer and is engaged in a wide variety of human resources generalist initiatives, programs, projects and administrative support and assistance aimed at developing and evolving organization wide routines, systems, and infrastructure to support talent acquisition, retention, culture, and professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead recruiting activities for the organization by implementing strategies, processes and procedures that build on a high quality and diverse talent pipeline, including overseeing all stages of candidate experience, from posting job openings, reviewing applications/resumes, and conducting or arranging interviews, to new hire communication and onboarding.
  • Assess external labor market conditions and develop effective recruiting channels and methods that support and advance the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework;
  • Serve as a resource and subject matter expert on all facets of the talent acquisition process, and as an advisor to hiring managers and staff on recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices;
  • Carry out a wide range of HR generalist responsibilities and/or support around benefits, retirement and leave administration, employee policy development and upkeep, and associated human resources recordkeeping, compliance, and reporting requirements.
  • Actively participate, facilitate, and contribute to the organization’s ongoing work to build and strengthen our internal culture with respect to diversity equity and inclusion.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years relevant HR experience in at least two of the three following areas: talent acquisition/recruitment and new hire orientation; health and retirement benefits enrollment and administration, or leading, contributing or participating in the development and implementation of employee engagement and culture initiatives are required.
  • Experience working in the human resources arena within a non-profit environment highly preferred.
  • Highly proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project), web-based systems, programs or platforms, and ability to quickly adapt and achieve fluency with a variety of HR, payroll, benefits or learning management systems.
  • Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and teams;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and high emotional intelligence;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail;
  • Ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information with great sensitivity;
  • Basic knowledge of health and wellness plans, including maintenance, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements;
  • Associate’s degree in business administration, or equivalent amount of relevant training, HR certificate, and/or experience performing generalist HR work a plus.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Duties may require occasional work during evenings and on weekends. Occasional driving and travel throughout the Food Bank service area is required.

The HR Manager role is full-time, and based on-site at our headquarters in Verona, VA. The Food Bank offers a collaborative and healthy work culture, competitive salary, generous health insurance benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO).

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume, or cover letter and BRAFB job application, to humanresources@brafb.org, or mail to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The position will be open until filled. To learn more about the mission and work of the Food Bank, or to obtain a job application, please visit our website at www.brafb.org.

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Our Culture and Values

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.

Meet Our Leaders
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Although we’re spread out across the region, our Blue Ridge Area Food Bank family loves to get together a few times a year through our staff retreats and events.

Our Benefits

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:

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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k) and employer match
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Employer paid life and disability benefits
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Paid parental leave
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Generous paid time off
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12 federal holidays and a floating holiday
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Paid time off to volunteer
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Our Work

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:

Reading our blogs and articles
Learning about our impact
Learn our story

Join us! Together, we set a place at the table for everyone.

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