Data 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 Data Specialist you will be highly skilled in data management and data management software, motivated, and have a desire to use these skills to help change people’s lives for the better. This work will lead to data management cross-functionally leading and supporting projects, with other data teams across the organization, building systems and transferring existing excel based datasets into new dynamic software. You will lead the automation of everyday program data tasks and processes, including the implementation, tracking, and report out of automated messaging to communicate with neighbors in need.

What you’ll do in your role:

• Use and daily maintenance of multiple platforms to track and analyze data according to specific program deliverables, including Excel, Power Pivot, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Focus on data hygiene and auditing to ensure accurate reporting, including reviewing data across dashboards, platforms, and applications for accuracy and conducting any necessary data clean-ups.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports and maintain and develop data dashboards, visualizations, and summary tables.
• Work with managers as a thought partner to continually develop and refine data processes, with the goal of improving program operational efficiencies and measuring programmatic impact.
• Respond to regular requests for data from other programs and departments, including Development, grantors, and the Board of Directors.

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 in data management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and 1 to 3 years of experience working in data driven positions with proven ability to utilize data for reporting and storytelling, non-profit and fundraising preferred
• Familiarity with creating, updating, auditing, and reporting data in a database environment
• Experience working with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Forms
• Experience in one or more of the following Ceres, Power Automate, Power BI, Tableau, Oasis, Survey Monkey Apply or similar
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload, be detail-oriented and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.