Marketing & Communications Associate

Community FoodBank of New Jersey • Hillside, NJ

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and basic video editing tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Generous sick/personal time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Childcare resources
• Organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection
• Learning Lab with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources
• Tuition assistance
• Certificate reimbursement for job-related training
• Bonusly, our peer-recognition platform
• Employee resource groups
• 401(k) program with a 4% company match after one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level