Chief of Staff

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.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Chief of Staff serves as a strategic thought partner to the President & CEO and helps drive alignment, coordination, and execution of CFBNJ’s highest organizational priorities. The Chief of Staff works across functions to translate strategy into action, facilitate executive decision-making, monitor progress against organizational priorities, and lead or support complex cross-functional initiatives.

The Chief of Staff also partners with the President & CEO and other key staff to support Board engagement related to strategic and organizational priorities and represents the President & CEO and CFBNJ with external partners and stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Partner with the President & CEO to identify, prioritize, advance, and monitor the organization’s highest strategic and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with ELT on a variety of strategic initiatives.
• Lead or coordinate high-priority, complex, and time-sensitive initiatives on behalf of the President & CEO, particularly those requiring cross-functional collaboration or that do not sit exclusively within one organizational function.
• Support effective alignment and coordination across the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team, including facilitating leadership discussions, identifying cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring appropriate follow-through on decisions and priorities.
• Serve as the President and CEO’s ambassador at internal and external meetings, as assigned.
• Partner with the President & CEO and other key staff to support Board engagement and communication related to strategic and organizational priorities.
• Analyze and synthesize organizational, network, community, and external data to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and support executive decision-making.
• Partner and participate with stakeholders across the organization to help drive strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that improve the accessibility, equity, quality, and effectiveness of CFBNJ’s services to communities and network partners.
• Partner closely with internal teams including: operations, programs, resource development and advocacy to analyze, design, and develop and improve our relationship with our current and potential network partners.

• Lead and coordinate CFBNJ’s strategic planning and strategy execution processes in partnership with the President & CEO and ELT.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable goals, initiatives, timelines, and accountability.
• Establish processes to monitor progress against organizational priorities and facilitate leadership review of results.
• Partner with initiative owners to identify barriers, resolve cross-functional issues, and maintain progress toward established goals.
• Synthesize organizational data, performance information, and emerging trends to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborate with local, state, and national partner organizations to help set policy priorities.
• Work effectively with NJ-based food banks, Feeding America and other key anti-hunger organizations.
• Create and distribute well written and organized written communication both internally and externally.
• Professionally engage with government officials, board members, food bank network leadership, network agencies and other important stakeholders.

• 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…