Program Manager

Join our team and become a part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than just 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 Program Manager you will be responsible for our new Growing Healthy Pantries (GHP) Initiative including all aspects of program administration including convening of NJ food bank Steering Committee, developing, implementing, and maintaining internal staff training on the GHP toolkit, developing and implementing the Capacity Building Grant Program, and tracking and evaluating all toolkit use across the state.

What you’ll do in your role :

• Act as primary point of contact for vendor to execute online version of GHP toolkit
• Develop and implement staff training and track external partners’ program implementation
• Analyze and report on partner engagement activities and performance.
• Create and implement a request for proposal (RFP) process for Capacity Building Grant Program.
• Develop, lead, and conduct evaluations of Community of Practice.
• Build and maintain subject matter expertise in best practices for healthy pantry operations and equitable service models.
• Maintain and enforce organization’s policies and procedures.
• Represent CFBNJ through participation in virtual and onsite events.

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 1 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 and 1-3 years of experience on a team in which program / project management was required, or 9 years of experience on a team in which program / project management was required
• Technical aptitude (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) is essential for success.
• Interest or aptitude in research / evaluation is a plus
• Positive and creative solutions-based attitude, excellent professional communication / interpersonal skills
• Experience in community outreach, program management, project management, working with people from a variety of backgrounds : community organizations, government officials, vendors, and staff at all levels, experience working in underserved communities is a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (English plus Spanish, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Arabic, Creole, Bengali, or other) are a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid US driver's license are necessary, as traveling throughout New Jersey is a requirement.
• Flexibility is necessary as there are evenings and weekend days that require coverage and attendance at external events.

This role requires 40% of the time spent in the office and 40%-60% of travel within the state of New Jersey.

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), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.