Volunteer Manager

About the role

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a collaborative, organized, and mission-driven professional to join our Development & Community Engagement team as Volunteer Manager. This role co-leads the Food Bank’s volunteer program and manages the volunteer initiatives in the Eastern and Southern regions of our service area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support onsite, offsite, and specialized volunteer opportunities across multiple locations
• Manage volunteer scheduling, onboarding, training, and engagement activities
• Support warehouse packing projects and regional volunteer initiatives
• Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations to increase volunteer involvement
• Cookordinate select high-impact food drives and community engagement efforts
• Develop volunteer communications, recognition initiatives, and engagement campaigns
• Track volunteer participation metrics and support program reporting and evaluation
• Collaborate across departments to identify volunteer needs and ensure effective program support
• Represent the Food Bank at volunteer fairs, community events, and outreach opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 2–4 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, event coordination, training, or related work
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals, volunteers, and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and volunteer management or CRM systems; Salesforce and Volunteer Hub experience preferred
• Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Supervisory or volunteer leadership experience
• Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or related credential

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

$50,500 to $53,500 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (including a week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays)
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across the Blue Ridge region