Engagement Specialist

Join our team and be part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than a food bank. We champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone!    

As a Network Engagement Specialist, you will serve as a central anchor, facilitating and nurturing partner relationships through regular in-person visits and exceptional, solution-oriented customer service. You will manage and coordinate all aspects of CFBNJ’s interactions with partners, ensuring seamless integration of programs, initiatives and fostering collaborative efforts across all services provided. 

Engagement at CFBNJ is pivotal, encompassing the cultivation and management of extensive relationships across our network of 800 partners. These partners, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, and shelters, collaborate closely with us to combat hunger and poverty throughout New Jersey. 

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Attend local and regional community events (both virtual and in-person) to advance CFBNJ’s mission of combating hunger and food insecurity. 

• Identify and onboard new partners, providing training and consistent engagement to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to effectively support their communities. 

• Assist partners with product orders to ensure community food needs are met. 

• Conduct regular inspections of network partner sites, including collecting records, and reporting. 

• Organize and facilitate community luncheons for our partners. 

• Work collaboratively across departments to provide comprehensive services. 

• Implement key policies and procedures. 

• Assist in the transition to a paperless operation. 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.  

• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.  

• Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after one year.  

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs. 

• Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly! 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role: 

• A bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience with community/school partnerships, or 10 years of experience working with community/school partnerships.  

• Exceptional experience in network engagement, compliance, and technical support.  

• Comfort level with change and readiness to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.  

• Outstanding ability to identify problems, recognize trends and solve challenges independently.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Creole and Bengali).  

• Flexible work schedule required; a reliable form of transportation and a valid driver’s license. 

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. 

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.