Partnership 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 Partnership Specialist you will support the development of a partnership engagement framework that optimizes program pairings, with a focus on expanding the reach and impact of a USDA grant funded nutrition education program. You will also support program operations and contribute to the team’s ability to identify, recruit, and engage key partners utilizing data. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and skilled in analyzing data and using data to inform strategic priorities to help change people’s lives for the better.

What you’ll do in your role:

• Implement the standards for strategically identifying, recruiting, and engaging partners that increases access to effective program pairings
• Assist with collecting and sharing partner insights through program recruitment, planning and delivery
• Support the team to understand and meet program partnership goals that expand program reach and impact
• Work with managers as a thought partner to continually develop and refine partnership engagement processes, with the goal of improving program operational efficiencies and programmatic impact.
• Work cross-functionally, lead and support projects to enhance the understanding and execution of the partnership engagement framework.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual partnerships reports.
• Support the planning and facilitation training on partnership tools and processes, and/or other areas identified as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

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 public health, public administration or evaluation field, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in cross functional roles
• 1 to 3 years of experience in business development, marketing, program coordination, partnership development, or community engagement
• Commitment to reflect and uphold CFBNJ’s core values and dedication to continuous improvement
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of establishing and managing needed workflows with minimal guidance, and able to work on cross departmental, cross functional teams
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload, in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to take part in events outside the workday schedule (e.g., fundraising events, donor visits, evenings, and weekends)
• Demonstrated ability to utilize data for reporting and storytelling
• Technical aptitude (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential for success.

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.