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 (CFBNJ) 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 Compliance Monitor, you will handle various tasks to ensure member/partner compliance with food products, handling and safety requirements and standards set by the state of New Jersey, USDA, and Feeding America. You will make on-site visits to observe handling of products obtained from CFBNJ to verify compliance with food product safekeeping and distribution requirements outlined in the CFBNJ Partner Membership Agreement. The role is considered entry level and is ideal for candidates with foundational experience who are ready to build their career.
What you’ll do in your role:- You will become familiar with and remain up to date with Feeding America monitoring standards, product safety and handling requirements set by the state of New Jersey, USDA, and CFBNJ.
- Initiate timely communications with partners for scheduling monitoring visits and obtaining relevant documentation.
- Conduct on-site monitoring visits to identify active or potential risk areas, and to address and resolve them in a manner that ensures operating compliance with policies and procedures as outlined in the Member Partner Agreement, NJDA Program Contracts, and other relevant documents.
- Identify follow-up needs and resources and solutions from monitoring site visits and follow up contact with partners to ensure partner operating compliance.
- Provide and maintain accurate reporting and records of monitoring site visits.
- Provide regular compliance status reports and communication to discuss and resolve concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
- 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 1 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!
- A valid NJ driver's license and dependable transportation are required to conduct site visits.
- Ability to work some evenings, and occasional weekend hours.
- Must possess ability to evaluate compliance with sound judgment.
- Ability to assist partners in achieving compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Strong time-management, verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Must demonstrate courtesy, curiosity and helpfulness that reflect CFBNJ values of seeking out, understanding, and responding to partner needs for serving and assisting their clients.
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office 365, Teams and/or zoom, demonstrated familiarity with technology and ability to quickly learn and navigate new software platforms.
- Ability to work well with people of diverse cultures and populations, Bi-Lingual in Spanish, a plus.
- Familiarity with food and beverage industry standards, a plus.
Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $44,300-$59,935. 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), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Valid NJ driver's license and dependable transportation
- Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekend hours
- Evaluate compliance with sound judgment
- Assist partners in achieving compliance
- Strong time-management, verbal and written communication skills
- Use Microsoft Office 365 and Teams
- Ability to work well with diverse cultures and populations
- Familiarity with food and beverage industry standards
What We Do
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is NJ's largest anti-hunger organization, serving as a champion for addressing root causes of hunger, delivering neighbor-centric solutions, and fostering collaborative partnerships across all sectors of society for New Jersey. They offer help with food assistance programs and job training.
