Volunteer & Food Drive Manager

Volunteer and Food Drive Manager - VERONA, VA

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. 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.