Partner Engagement Manager

PARTNER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER – CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Are you looking to apply your talents in customer service, community organizing and outreach, and partnership development, 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 Partner Engagement Manager is responsible for strengthening the capability and capacity among partner agencies (pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters) and seeking and developing new partnerships that put our mission into action.

This position contributes to BRAFB’s strategic goals through partnership development, enhancement, and engagement. This includes identifying community needs and opportunities for existing partner agency expansion; strengthening relationships and facilitating collaboration between partner agencies; developing and supporting local/regional coalitions and workgroups; identifying and addressing partner needs; connecting partners to training and mentoring programs; collaborating with program managers and coordinators to support the design, planning, development and implementation of nutrition programs; facilitating relationships with community organizations outside of the Food Bank’s network; work and collaborate with Food Bank staff to assess partner goals, Food Bank impact, and potential areas for improvement.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three years of relevant work, professional experience, or education, in at least two or more areas of the following: community organizing; coalition building; partnership development and engagement; project coordinating or program planning and implementation; facilitation and/or training; compliance; or other equivalent, related areas of experience.
• Strong active listening skills, and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills;
• Ability to develop rapport with partners and stakeholders in diverse communities;
• Ability to analyze information and transfer effective practices and knowledge into creative solutions and training opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with partners and colleagues in a professional and confidential manner, and to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid computer software skills, including Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint), and ability to easily learn new software systems and cloud-based technology platforms;
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish or another language other than English a plus
• Nonprofit agency experience desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, human services, public health, or related field a plus

We hope you are excited about this position. 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 Partner Engagement Manager role is full-time, offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

This is an onsite role based in the Charlottesville branch, and reports to the Director of Partner Engagement. Frequent driving and workday travel to surrounding counties are required to build community connections and visit and monitor partner agencies and programs. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good 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.