Workforce Development Job Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 Job Coordinator, you will manage the employment and career services function of the Workforce Development department.

You will seek livable wage employment opportunities for students enrolled in our Warehouse Logistics Training and Culinary programs.

This position supports in searching for employers seeking to provide career pathways for program graduates and current students.

You will provide job coaching, shadowing, and mentoring to students and refer them to in-demand labor occupations.

What you’ll do in your role :

• Search and coordinate employment opportunities for program students with diverse backgrounds.
• Teach entrepreneurial skills, provide job coaching and mentoring, including resume reviews and mock interviews, and maintain classroom management.
• Plan, schedule job fairs, and conduct virtual employment sessions for enrolled students.
• Utilize Excel to collect, analyze, and manage data on employment outcomes for internal and external purposes, and maintain confidentiality.
• Promote department programs and build and maintain relationships / partnerships.
• Create presentations and demonstrate public-speaking skills.

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 :

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience will be considered, master's degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development, business development, marketing or any combination of training and experience
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social groups, demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including at-risk, justice-involved individuals or returning to the workplace after an extended career break
• Knowledge of local labor market trends, employment opportunities and how to partner with organizations that support removing barriers for individuals
• Demonstrated ability to be self-reliant, good problem solver, and results oriented
• Must be available to attend departmental graduation and orientation programs
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license as travel to partner sites and employer events is required

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.