Assistant Director of Workforce Development

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 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.

The Assistant Director of Workforce Development will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of student engagement for Community Foodbank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) Workforce Development Programming. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and implementing processes to best serve all students throughout their time in the Workforce Development programs. This role will also be responsible for managing staff and delivering strong support with Case Management responsibilities. You will collaborate with other community organizations, employers, and stakeholders to identify pathways to gainful employment for our clients.

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Assist in the strategic planning and on-going implementation of workforce development programs.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection and analysis, and adjust services based on findings.
• Supervise and mentor workforce development staff to ensure effective program delivery.
• Support recruitment initiatives to attract participants to workforce development programs at CFBNJ.
• Work closely with the Director of Workforce Development to collaborate with external partners to enhance service delivery and resource availability.
• Support the Director in working closely with CFBNJ’s Development department to secure program funding, and Finance department in maintaining accurate programmatic financial accounting and delivering all required reports.  

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $83,000-$105,000. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.
• 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 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:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or human services, and/or experience working with adult students.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a strong leadership presence, program development and relationship building skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and direct individuals in multiple functional areas including community partners and employers.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse, underserved populations facing barriers to employment.  
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to interpret data and create reports.

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.