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 manage the planning and delivery and reporting of a USDA grant funded nutrition education program. You will implement strategies to reach and impact key populations and provide oversight of key partner engagement in communities.

What you’ll do in your role:

• Assist in development of nutrition education and related activities for multiple programs.
• Set and meet program goals by developing implementation strategies and delivering services.
• Provide leadership to a team of Senior/Nutrition Educators; set and maintain team standards and provide coaching.
• Develop and cultivate local, regional and/or statewide partnerships.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of systems and processes ensuring that data is tracked and managed successfully.
• Plan and facilitate trainings on nutrition education, partnership engagement, and/or other topic areas.
• Represent the program and CFBNJ and participate in key local and/or regional coalitions and community 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 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 with 5 years of leadership, supervision, and program management experience
• Strong communication skills for external outreach and conducting community workshops with youth and adults.
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of establishing and managing needed work flows with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Technical aptitude Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bi-lingual language skills (English and Spanish/Creole/Bengali) is a plus.
• Must possess personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to carry bulk materials as necessary, up to about 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), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.