Senior Engagement Specialist

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 Senior Network Engagement Specialist, you will lead our engagement efforts with our vast network of partners. You will maintain outstanding partner relations and be responsible for training and mentoring the Network Engagement team to ensure excellence in service and partner satisfaction.  

What you’ll do in your role:  

• Help develop and maintain robust relationships with external partners.  

• Serve as a senior point of contact for partners, offering advanced support and solutions to complex issues. 

• Coordinate internal interdepartmental efforts to ensure a seamless experience for partners, facilitating collaboration across teams to address partner needs and streamline service delivery through operationalizing new ideas.  

• Participate in major local/regional virtual and in person community events. 

• Identify, onboard, and train new potential partners. 

• Oversee and ensure the efficiency of product orders, conduct site visits, inspections, and the implementation of policies and procedures.  

• Mentor and train network engagement specialists. 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:   

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 88 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:  

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of experience in community/school partnerships, corporate relationship management, sales, or similar demonstrating a strong background in relationship management and partner engagement. 

• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience in training and mentoring team members. 

• Advanced skills in building relationships and effectively communicating  

• Demonstrated ability to independently identify problems, recognize trends, and solve challenges. 

• Strong adaptability to change and ability to lead team adaptation to unforeseen circumstances. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with bilingual abilities (Spanish, Creole, Bengali), a plus.

• Flexibility in work schedule to meet the needs of our partners and represent CFBNJ at various events. 

• Must have a reliable form of transportation for travel to partner sites as required. 

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.