As an Administrative Assistant you will support our Workforce Development team and students. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support by coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and assisting with communication efforts to help us meet our departmental goals. Join our team and play a pivotal role in furthering CFBNJ’s commitment to supporting our community.
Manage intake of prospective students who have expressed interest in Workforce Development programs (food service training academy, warehouse logistics and office services).
Schedule appointments, meetings, and reservations for the director of workforce development and program staff.
Draft and send out letters, emails and promotional information to vendors, potential students, potential employers, alumni and local One Stop.
Handle office tasks such as filing, generating reports, managing student records and presentations, notetaking and provide record keeping for departmental meetings.
Greet students and visitors ensuring they feel comfortable, both in person and over the phone.
Support outreach events including planning of graduation and other special events.
Associate degree preferred and 2 years of clerical or administrative experience required, preferably in an educational setting, non-profit or in Adult Education programming or six years of experience in clerical or administrative experience may be substituted for degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook 365, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint)
Self-starter with a keen attention to detail, adept at problem solving, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
Outstanding interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, including experience working with diverse populations; bilingual skills a plus.
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
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.