Community Programming Coordinator

About the role

Are you looking to apply your talents in human services, volunteer & 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of BRAFB community programming: Mobile Food Pantry (MFP), Neighborhood Produce Market (NPM), and Emergency Food Box (EFB).
• Serve as program lead and liaison between partners, volunteers, guests, and the Food Bank for MFPs, NPMs, and EFBs.
• 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.
• Conduct annual guest and partner feedback surveying in collaboration with other BRAFB teams.

Requirements

• Experience in program coordinating, logistics, and implementation (professional or volunteer role) with proven organizational and time management skills.
• 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 Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to solve problems and manage onsite questions, concerns, and requests from program partner volunteers and guests effectively, calmly, and confidentially.
• Ability 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.
• 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; occasional use of a personal vehicle may be required in accordance with organizational policy.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and/or training groups of people or volunteers (desired).
• Experience in nonprofit work (desired).

Skills

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Database management, spreadsheet, and word processing proficiency.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Problem‑solving and on‑site issue management.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and multi‑tasking.

Benefits

The role is full‑time and offers an effective and healthy work culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Pay

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

Schedule

• 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.
• Requires some evening work.