Assistant Director of Garfield Unity Pantry

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 Assistant Director of Garfield Unity Pantry is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all aspects of pantry operations and service delivery, ensuring efficient, equitable and neighbor-centered access to nutritious food and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. This role leads and manages day-to-day operations in the community pantry, including food procurement, volunteer oversight, educational workshops and income support services to pantry clients, and adherence to healthy pantry and trauma-informed care practices. As part of the Unity Health Partnership, this role will also ensure coordination of additional services offered by other community organizations on the campus to neighbors in need. The Assistant Director will be the primary team member representing CFBNJ/the Garfield Unity Pantry in local conversations related to food insecurity. This role also leads the advancement of CFBNJ’s “Innovation Labs” strategy by piloting innovative approaches, modeling best practices, and helping to strengthen CFBNJ’s network of partners in adopting these strategies, while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects the organization’s mission, values and commitment to community impact.   

What you’ll do in your role: 

• Manage daily pantry operations, including food sourcing, donations, inventory, storage, distribution, and client records. 

• Ensure pantry services reflect healthy food access, client choice, and trauma-informed best practices. 

• Oversee facility operations, equipment maintenance, truck operations, regulatory compliance, and site management. 

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and support volunteers while maintaining volunteer policies and procedures. 

• Lead community outreach efforts to engage clients, volunteers, service providers, and community partners. 

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including Unity Health campus partners, donors, and community organizations. 

• Represent Garfield Unity Pantry and CFBNJ through donor tours, partner engagement, and public-facing activities. 

• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations implementing Growing Healthy Pantries Toolkit strategies. 

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture through positive communication and leadership. 

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: 

• 3-5 years of experience in leading a community outreach team where event management and/or project management was required. 

• 3 years of supervisory experience required. 

• A minimum of conversational Spanish is required, fluency preferred. (Other multilingual language skills including Eastern European languages, Creole, Bengali, or others are a plus.) 

• Must be willing and able to drive a box truck. 

• Must be willing and able to carry bulk materials consistently, up to about 50 lbs, 

• Retail/pantry management and administrative background required. 

• Travel is required, reliable transportation from multiple sites. 

• Compassion to work with all levels of the organization, and individuals with diverse backgrounds. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Suite, especially Excel. 

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team 

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $70,686-$95,634. 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.