Food Insecurity Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Hunger Free Campus Coach
Role Title
Trainer Instructor I
Role Code
29111-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
292RW000
Agency
Central Virginia Community College
Division
Central Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Lynchburg - 680
Hiring Range
$23.00 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Varies, typically Monday through Friday, may include occasional evening or weekend work during peak enrollment periods. Limited to 29 hours per week.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.
CVCC seeks a Hunger-Free Campus Coach to support the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program. This grant-funded (restricted), temporary wage position (29 hours/week) provides coordination, technical assistance, and program support to strengthen CVCC's efforts to address student food insecurity, enhance food pantry operations, increase resource awareness, and develop community partnerships. The Coach works under the guidance of the Coordinator of Community Connections within the Student Services Division.
Key Responsibilities
• Support implementation and improvement of CVCC food pantry and Hunger-Free Campus initiatives.
• Assist with meeting and maintaining criteria for Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry designation.
• Identify student food insecurity needs and support sustainable strategies.
• Conduct outreach to raise awareness of food pantry and basic needs resources.
• Assist in developing partnerships with local food banks and community agencies.
• Support grant documentation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance Student Services and grant objectives.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
• Experience with student support services, basic needs programs, food insecurity initiatives, or community outreach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Student Services.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a 29-hour per week, grant-funded role.
• Basic proficiency with documentation, reporting, and program coordination.
Additional Considerations
• Experience with food pantry operations or Hunger-Free Campus initiatives.
• Experience in grant-funded, temporary, higher education, nonprofit, or community-based roles.
• Knowledge of community resources and partnerships in Central Virginia.
• Relevant education, training, or coursework related to student or community services.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Limited local travel
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3203P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/02/2026
Job Close Date
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
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Contact Name
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Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96709