Chief Executive Officer

Description

Chief Executive Officer
Verona, Virginia (Headquarters)
(This position is on-site and in-person. It is expected that the CEO will
live in the area served by the Food Bank.)

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (the Food Bank) is called to serve the growing numbers of community members who are living with hunger in the Blue Ridge region. Founded in 1981, this nonprofit was initially considered “an experiment in rural food banking.” Today, the organization is the largest hunger-relief organization in central and western Virginia. With a service area that covers about a third of the state, the Food Bank is one of seven food banks in Virginia and a partner food bank of Feeding America. The Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight (8) cities through a branch system with warehouses in Verona (headquarters), Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Winchester.

In 2023, the Food Bank identified its 5-year strategic direction using insights from their guests, neighbors, and partners regarding priorities or challenges related to charitable food assistance. The knowledge gained from Food Bank-hosted listening sessions, additional research, and decades of food banking experience guided the development of a bold roadmap. The following strategic goals will deepen the Food Bank’s impact in the years ahead:

• Eliminate Disparities in Access to Nutritious Food – Strengthen and diversify our partnerships to provide effective and equitable food assistance

• Improve Health of Guests – Prioritize and expand access to nutritious and desirable foods

• Support Household Financial Stability – Connect neighbors with resources that support their food security and health

• Maintain a Strong and Sustainable Organization – Continued investment and improvement in data and insights, human resources, communications, infrastructure, revenue, and equipment

The Food Bank seeks a leader who will work passionately to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food. This individual will be a tireless advocate for the Food Bank’s mission and impact and will inspire others to support successful outcomes. This experienced leader is dedicated to the Food Bank’s trajectory and will collaborate with the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, supporting organizations, and other partners to achieve the organization’s ambitious goals. This individual has experience leading and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external constituencies.

They may have prior experience in the nonprofit, corporate, and/or government sectors that equip them to excel in an organization where no two days will be the same. They have experience sharing leadership and collaborating with a diversity of internal and external constituencies to achieve results. This person flourishes in complex environments and enjoys working with partners and stakeholders representing many lived experiences and perspectives. They care about the people served by the Food Bank.

The salary range for this position annually is between $180,000 and $250,000 and will be commensurable with experience. The Food Bank has a supportive culture, encourages professional development, and is an organization that cares about employee wellbeing. The comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account (FSA), Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life and AD&D. 401K Profit Sharing Plan. Generous Paid Personal Time Off, Parental Leave and Volunteer Time Off and Paid Holidays. Memberships and Professional Development. Use of Company Vehicles. Relocation support may be available.

If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the Food Bank’s purpose, mission, core values and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. This position is on-site and in-person. It is expected that the CEO will live in the area served by the Food Bank.

This role will be filled as soon as possible, and the application deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO KITTLEMAN ONLINE:
https://apptrkr.com/6002141

All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in all aspects of human resource management. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are available to all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, genetics or otherwise qualified person with disabilities.

The policy does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications in order to give preference to any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the above prohibitions.