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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) is at an exciting inflection point and seeks a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help shape its next chapter of growth and impact. As the organization continues to expand in scale, complexity, and innovation, the CFO will be a key architect of BRAFB’s financial strategy—strengthening infrastructure, modernizing systems, and ensuring the organization is positioned to maximize its impact across the region.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, serving on the leadership team and partnering closely with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee, the CFO will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of all financial functions. This is a highly visible role for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments, brings a change-oriented mindset, and serves as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership while maintaining exceptional financial discipline.

In addition to serving as the organization’s senior financial executive, the CFO also acts as Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing enterprise-wide compliance, risk management, and internal controls. This leader will guide ongoing financial systems modernization and help scale the finance team to support growing programs, increasingly diverse funding streams, and government and regulatory oversight.

BRAFB is a collaborative, values-driven organization with a strong leadership team, deep community partnerships, and a culture grounded in transparency, respect, and shared purpose.

The organization is a member of both the Feeding America network and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, has a dedicated staff of 70+ and offers exceptional opportunity for a CFO who wants to make a meaningful difference for the hundreds of thousands of people in the Blue Ridge Service area that face hunger every day.

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills and characteristics:

Financial Leadership, Strategy, & Business Acumen:

The CFO will provide comprehensive leadership across all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial analysis, and reporting. As a strategic partner to the CEO and management team, the CFO will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

This leader will oversee the annual operating and capital budgeting processes, develop short and long-range financial forecasts, and strengthen the organization’s use of analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor trends, assess scenarios, and anticipate risks and opportunities. The CFO will guide financial planning aligned with BRAFB’s strategic priorities and ensure that the investment portfolio and reserves are prudently managed to support both current operations and future growth. The CFO will bring a proven track record of financial leadership within complex organizations and will be equally comfortable diving into details and maintaining a big-picture view of organizational sustainability and growth.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management:

The CFO will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of BRAFB’s financial operations. This includes directing GAAP-compliant financial reporting; leading the annual financial audit; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including government grants, ERISA requirements, and 501(c)(3) obligations.

Serving as Chief Compliance Officer, the CFO will oversee enterprise risk management, internal controls, insurance coverage, and financial policies. The CFO will work closely with the Finance Committee and Board to provide clear, timely reporting and sound recommendations that support strong governance and responsible stewardship of resources.

Systems Building & Operational Excellence

BRAFB is at a moment of growth that requires modernized systems and scalable infrastructure. The CFO will lead efforts to strengthen financial systems, processes, and standard operating procedures to support increasing organizational complexity. This leader will bring a strong systems orientation, experience with financial technology, and a change-management mindset to ensure efficiency, transparency, and consistency across the organization. The CFO will play a central role in building the infrastructure needed to support long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

People Leadership, Collaboration & Culture:

The CFO will be a coach and mentor who builds and develops a high-performing finance team. This includes assessing and evolving the structure of the finance function, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. A collaborative and transparent leader, the CFO will partner closely with leaders across operations, programs, philanthropy, and external partners, ensuring financial practices effectively support mission delivery and innovation. Calm under pressure with exceptional communication skills, the CFO will translate financial concepts into accessible language and build trust across a matrixed organization.

Innovation & Partnerships:

The successful candidate will be energized by BRAFB’s diverse and evolving funding model, including cash and in-kind donations, private and government grants, and innovative payment mechanisms such as Medicaid reimbursements. The CFO will support financial oversight of sub-granting and food distribution across a network of more than 200 partner agencies. The CFO will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities for innovation in financial models, partnerships, and systems that expand impact while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Passion for the Mission:

A deep commitment to ending hunger and advancing community well-being is central to this role. The CFO will be energized by BRAFB’s mission, values, and partnerships and motivated by the opportunity to steward resources in ways that expand impact. A values-driven and collaborative leader, the CFO will bring a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset and thrive in BRAFB’s low-ego, team-oriented culture. Passion for BRAFB’s mission—nourishing food and good health for everyone, every day—will shape how this leader approaches stewardship, leadership, and long-term sustainability.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• Extensive senior-level financial management experience, ideally within complex, multirevenue organizations.
• Experience with investments, reserves, government grants, audits, and compliance.
• Strong systems orientation, including financial systems implementation or
  modernization.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams through growth and change.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000 with a generous benefits package. The exact salary that will be offered to the CFO will be determined based on a consideration of the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and geography and aligned with BRAFB’s compensation policies.

Contact:

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Erin Reedy, Chris Lee, and Christy Farrell. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by  filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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BRAFB is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as a welcoming first point of contact at the Food Bank’s Verona headquarters.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, volunteers, agency personnel, and guests entering the Food Bank, as well as for incoming telephone calls. You will help create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment for everyone who visits or contacts the Food Bank.

This position also provides administrative and clerical support to the Volunteer Manager (WR) and Administrative Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the volunteer email inbox and screen incoming volunteer emails and phone calls, responding to routine requests and directing others to the appropriate staff member or voicemail.
• Communicate with volunteers and staff to manage cancellations and rescheduling of individual volunteers for the WR warehouse.
• Forward group volunteer requests to the appropriate Volunteer Manager based on region.
• Manage volunteer kiosks, including daily setup, troubleshooting with volunteers, and ordering or replacing badge printer rolls.
• Manage requests for Emergency Food Boxes, including providing resources and referrals to partner pantries in the appropriate area.
• Assist individuals and businesses with walk-in food and financial donations, including weighing food donations, maintaining appropriate records, and providing receipts for food received.
• Assist with organizing and sorting incoming mail; separate and sort donations and gifts by donor campaign; run adding-machine tapes for each batch; reconcile gift deposits; and enter daily deposit data into the Ceres database.
• Assist with monitoring inventory of office and facility supplies, materials, and equipment, including ordering, unpacking, restocking, and organizing office, facility, and kitchen supplies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and comfort communicating by phone.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Teams and Zoom; and the ability to navigate the BRAFB website as a resource.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks.
• Willingness to complete repetitive tasks as needed.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of general office equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a professional work environment.
• Ability to bend and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule and Compensation:

The Administrative Assistant is a part-time position, working approximately 16–21 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday.

The hiring range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@brafb.org, or mail your application materials to:

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

The BRAFB is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective 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, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Are you looking to apply your talents in human services, volunteer and community outreach, or programming to support the work of an engaging, collaborative, and inclusive team? If so, come 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 Community Programming Coordinator is a new role on our Programs team and will be responsible for support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of BRAFB community programming: Mobile Food Pantry (MFP), Neighborhood Produce Market (NPM), and Emergency Food Box (EFB).

This role will serve as program lead, and liaison between partners, volunteers, guests and the Food Bank for Mobile Food Pantries, Neighborhood Produce Markets, and Emergency Food Boxes. The CPC will build and maintain relationships with partner site coordinators, facilitate scheduling, logistics and implementation in collaboration with other BRAFB teams, maintain administrative oversight of community distribution programs, including program compliance with annual site monitoring, as well as conduct annual guest and partner feedback surveying in collaboration with other BRAFB teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in program coordinating, logistics, and implementation (professional or volunteer role) with proven organizational and time management skills required.
• Experience supervising and/or training groups of people or volunteers desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with computer programs including database management, spreadsheet, and word processing skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products including, e.g., Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.
• Ability to solve problems and manage onsite questions, concerns, and requests from program partner volunteers and guests effectively, calmly, and confidentially.
• Must be able to employ a high level of adaptability, flexibility, and multi-tasking both in the field and in the office.
• Ability and willingness to work regularly outdoors at community distribution sites. Depending on program needs, approximately 50% of the workweek may be spent supporting Mobile Food Pantries, Neighborhood Produce Markets, and partner sites, particularly during the first year.
• Experience in nonprofits desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Significant driving and travel throughout the service area is required to perform administrative and programmatic functions at branch locations and program sites. The Food Bank provides fleet vehicles for work-related travel whenever available, although occasional use of a personal vehicle may be required in accordance with organizational policy.

The hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $24.28 per hour, depending on experience.

The Community Programming Coordinator role is a full-time position offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. This position is based, preferably, in Charlottesville, VA, reports to the Senior Manager of Programs, and requires some evening work.

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, Va. 24482. The position will remain open until filled.

The BRAFB is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective 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, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Do you thrive on building meaningful community connections and creating impactful volunteer experiences? The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a collaborative, organized, and mission-driven professional to join our Development & Community Engagement team as Volunteer Manager.

This role co-leads the Food Bank’s volunteer program and manages the volunteer initiatives in the Eastern and Southern regions of our service area, helping recruit, engage, and retain volunteers who support hunger-relief efforts. The position works closely with Operations, Development, and Partner & Guest Engagement teams to support volunteer initiatives, community partnerships, and select food drive campaigns.

The Volunteer Manager plays an important role in strengthening the organization’s volunteer experience, increasing community participation, and ensuring volunteers are effectively connected to opportunities that support food distribution, packing projects, and outreach efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support onsite, offsite, and specialized volunteer opportunities across multiple locations
• Manage volunteer scheduling, onboarding, training, and engagement activities
• Support warehouse packing projects and regional volunteer initiatives
• Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations to increase volunteer involvement
• Coordinate select high-impact food drives and community engagement efforts
• Develop volunteer communications, recognition initiatives, and engagement campaigns
• Track volunteer participation metrics and support program reporting and evaluation
• Collaborate across departments to identify volunteer needs and ensure effective program support
• Represent the Food Bank at volunteer fairs, community events, and outreach opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 2–4 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, event coordination, training, or related work
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals, volunteers, and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and volunteer management or CRM systems; Salesforce and Volunteer Hub experience preferred
• Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Supervisory or volunteer leadership experience
• Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or related credential.

The Volunteer Manager (ER/SR) role is full-time and offers a collaborative work environment, excellent and affordable health, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off (including a week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across the Blue Ridge region.

This position reports to the Director of Development & Community Engagement and is based in Charlottesville, VA, with regular travel to Verona and Lynchburg. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support volunteer events, food drives, and community engagement activities.

The hiring range is $50,500 to $53,000 annualized.

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. To learn more about the Food Bank, please visit our website at www.brafb.org.

About the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a respected, regional nonprofit providing nourishing food and hope to neighbors living with food insecurity. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight cities in central and western Virginia out of four distribution centers in Winchester, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Verona, our headquarters. We provide food to 110,000 visitors each month through a partner network of more than 400 community partners. Total revenues of approximately $50 million and an operating budget of $12 million support the work of more than 70 employees.

The Food Bank is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective 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, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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 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 and Resources Coordinator is responsible for increasing access to public benefits and wraparound resources for food-insecure individuals and families across central and western Virginia through community outreach, partner engagement, training facilitation, referral network development, and limited direct guest assistance.

This role works closely with food pantries, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local agencies to strengthen referral systems that promote food and financial security. The coordinator also supports community education related to SNAP and other public benefits programs while helping build long-term partnerships that improve household stability and access to supportive services.

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 developing educational content and delivering training sessions.
  • 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, Unite Us) preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public health, or a related field preferred, and/or relevant work experience in direct services, community outreach, or human/social services desirable.
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and partners preferred.
  • Nonprofit experience desirable.
  • Bilingual, Spanish/English desirable.
  • Travel throughout the northern and western regions to partner agencies, program sites, healthcare organizations, and other community partners is required and may exceed 20%.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

The hiring range for this position is $21.88 to $24.28 per hour, depending on experience.

The Public Benefits and Resources Coordinator role is a full-time position offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. This position is based in Verona, VA, reports to the Senior Manager of Community Health and Resources and may occasionally require evening or weekend work.

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, VA 24482. The position will remain open until filled.

To obtain an employment application, to learn more about the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, or to view other vacancies, please visit www.brafb.org.

The BRAFB is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective 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, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.