Summer Internship

City
Hillside/Egg Harbor Township
State
New Jersey
Title
Summer Internship
Description

We are hiring undergraduate summer interns for our Hillside and Egg Harbor Township locations, to help support our programming and work on projects that help us to provide comprehensive and innovative services to neighbors in need. You will have access to opportunities for professional engagement and mentoring by our staff. The internship program will run from June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024, and students may work up to 25 hours per week. 
These position(s) will work alongside CFBNJ staff and provide valuable hands-on experience in support of our mission job shadowing, providing administrative support, conducting data and program analysis, and supporting program execution in various areas including accounting & finance, culinary arts, human resources, marketing, network relations, operations, programs, and workforce development.

End date
Opportunity type
Internship
Category
Other
Job responsibilities

Participate in various projects to help support administrative, operations or technical functions of the role.
Focus on helping CFBNJ achieve its goals through managing data, researching, and gathering documentation.
Attend company functions and networking events.
Train on a variety of tasks to support organizational operations in the assigned department.
Focus on how our organization runs and how we support our neighbors-in-need and community partners.

Application qualifications

Be a rising Junior or Senior, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university with an interest or previous experience in a social service or non-profit setting.
Use of personal vehicle is recommended for travel (as needed for the role- mileage may be reimbursed)
Creative skills such as Canva, Adobe or social media are welcomed.
Technical aptitude (familiarity with Microsoft Outlook 365, Microsoft Teams) is essential for success.
Demonstrated time management/organizational skills.
Be comfortable working with diverse populations and speaking in front of groups (as needed).
Bi-lingual/Multilingual language skills (English and Spanish/Creole/Bengali) is a plus.

Benefits

Time Off: sick leave will earned at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.
In-Office Perks: casual dress, water, tea and coffee on site, collaborative lounges and workspaces
Community Engagement: You’ll attend various events to encourage getting involved with other teams, learning about new initiatives and developing creative problem-solving skills.

About the organization

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey provides food for people in need while striving to end hunger in our state. While food distribution is central to our mission, we also deploy several important programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger for people of all ages and backgrounds. 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.