Public Benefits Outreach 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 position plays a vital role in advancing the Food Bank’s goal of supporting household financial stability for individuals experiencing food insecurity by working to increase access to public benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This individual will support food-insecure individuals and families across central and western Virginia through direct application assistance, community outreach, facilitating partner trainings, and support of referral network development.

Role Qualifications

• Minimum one year of direct experience in community outreach, case management, or human services/social services required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role.
• Experience of using and proficiency in Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data management and reporting tools are required.
• Knowledge or understanding of SNAP or other public benefit program eligibility requirements and application processes preferred.
• Ease and comfort in leading individual or group trainings and discussions.
• Experience using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, UniteUs) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field preferred, and/or minimum of one-year relevant work experience in direct services, community outreach, human services/social services required.
• Nonprofit experience desirable.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English highly preferred.
• Frequent driving and workday travel to surrounding counties are required to build community connections and assist individuals and families in completing SNAP applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
  
  

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 Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator role is full-time, and offers an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

The role can be based either in Verona, VA (central Shenandoah Valley) or in our Northern region in Winchester, VA and reports to the Manager of Public Benefits and Guest Engagement.

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 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.

About 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.