Marketing & Communications Associate

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.

The Marketing & Communications Associate supports the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's marketing and communications efforts by coordinating projects, developing engaging content, and producing high-quality print and digital marketing materials. This role works collaboratively with departments across the organization to ensure communications are accurate, compelling, on brand, and delivered on time.

What you’ll do in your role:

• Design and produce a variety of print and digital marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, presentations, event collateral, signage, invitations, social media graphics, email graphics, and other branded assets.
• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of communications, including internal announcements, newsletters, website content, email communications, social media copy, blog posts, donor communications, and other marketing materials.
• Coordinate marketing and communications projects from intake through completion, ensuring deadlines, approvals, and deliverables are met.
• Assist with the management of CFBNJ’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn) by partnering with the PR Specialist to create content and help with community management.
• Produce and edit basic video content for social media, presentations, and organizational communications.
• Assist in documenting the organization’s programs, accomplishments, events, and personal stories through storytelling, photography, and videography to share with stakeholders.
• Draft blog posts that conform to SEO guidelines, social media captions, newsletter articles, and other short writing projects as needed.
• Support the creation of the organization’s monthly eNewsletter.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries, templates, marketing materials, and shared file systems to ensure brand consistency and accessibility.
• Support graphic design and content needs for key fundraising events, attend events as needed.

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:

• Opportunity for Impact: At CFBNJ, your work drives meaningful changes. Just last year, we provided over 90 million meals and 35 million pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors in need.
• Wellness that Works for You: Rooted in our culture of caring, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Professional Development: Grow your career through our Learning Lab, with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources. We also offer tuition assistance and certificate reimbursement for job-related training to support continuous growth.
• Recognition and Belonging: We celebrate great work and grow inspiration with Bonusly, our peer-recognition platform, and foster community through employee resource groups to create space to uplift voices and strength connections
• Retirement Planning: Plan confidently for your future in our 401(k) program, including a 4% company match after one year of service.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, English, or a related field preferred or equivalent of relevant marketing or communications experience, including internships or professional experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Demonstrated graphic design skills.
• Proficiency with Canva and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and basic video editing tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, email marketing, and website content management.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel occasionally to off-site meetings and events.

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $53,720 - $72,680. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

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.