Special Events Coordinator Job at Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ

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  • Community FoodBank of New Jersey
  • Hillside, NJ

Job Description

Join our team and be part of something bigger, a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is more than 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 Special Events Coordinator you will be a creative partner assisting in planning, developing, and executing CFBNJ’s vision for annual fundraisers, including Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon, Blue Jean Ball, and other events and youth engagement opportunities as needed.

What you’ll do in your role:

  • Maintain, record, budget for events including managing revenue, expenditures, and reconciliation.
  • Assist with event preparation, promotion, and implementation.
  • Coordinate and manage event invitation mailing list, guest list, acknowledgements, and support event communication planning.
  • Serve as a point of contact to maintain and manage donor and prospect pipeline. 
  • Administrative support for Special Events and Community Outreach team to manage data sharing and organization, Salesforce, photo management and more.
  • Assist with planning school and youth engagement opportunities such as Students Change Hunger and Global Youth Service Day to continue to build the Teen Ambassador community.
  • Assist with CFBNJ Teens Instagram social media page.

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 a 4% company match after one 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 a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in event coordination, planning, or management, as well as in account or client management.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills, a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Must be able to work on several projects simultaneously and manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to manage workload independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and experience in database management are a plus.
  • Flexibility to have a varied work schedule that includes nights and weekends, if necessary.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Night shift,

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