Public Benefits Outreach & Referral Coordinator

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 familiesacross central and western Virginiathrough direct application assistance, community outreach, partner training, and support of referral network development

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one yearof direct experience in community outreach,case management, or human or social services.
• Knowledge or understanding of SNAP or other public benefitprogram eligibility requirements and application processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable with 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 CRMsoftware (e.g., Salesforce, UniteUs) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degreein social work,human services, or a relatedfield 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.

To obtain an employment application, to learn more about the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank or this vacancy, please visit our website at 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 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, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.