COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Newark, NJ

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! 

As a Community Outreach Specialist, you will manage all aspects of the annual regional Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign including fundraising, marketing, communication, and supervision of volunteer activities. You will also support developing Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising strategies and support increasing corporate relations and manage marketing partnerships for this effort. This position is a hybrid position with at least three days in the office per week.

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Manage marketing communications, branding, press releases, outreach campaigns. 
• Manage partnerships of participating food banks, retail banners, and corporate sponsors 
• Enhance online campaign presence for ordering systems, mobile devices, social media, and coupon tie-ins. 
• Review, edit, and approve materials prepared (for CFBNJ and/or by participating supermarkets and corporate sponsor) including the design of campaign store collateral, ad copy for use in print, radio spots and TV PSA’s, press releases and blast e-mails. 
• Manage funds and budget, data analysis and reporting, grant applications. 
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and training. 
• Manage classy campaign creation and maintain Salesforce data and reporting. 
• Support other special events and community outreach initiatives as needed.   

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 or 5 years of experience in account or client management, event planning or similar background 
• There are seasonal times that require 5 days per week for a few weeks at a time (i.e. September/October).  
• Must attend main special events to support the team:  SOUPER Bowl Saturday, Pack A Thon, Blue Jean Ball, Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon 
• Exceptional customer service skills, a professional demeanor and positive attitude 
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Classy and Salesforce experience preferred  
• Ability to manage workload independently and in a timely manner  
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license, registration and insurance are required to support outreach efforts  

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.