Help sustain a growing nonprofit using the principles of community organizing and asset-based community development. Manage and help expand a growing diaper bank and provide direct services and programming to families living in poverty in Trenton, NJ. The Maker's Place (TMP) is a community development initiative of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey (GNJ), launched in July 2018. The mission of TMP, a registered non-profit organization, is to connect neighbors with neighbors so that families living in poverty in the city of Trenton, NJ, can be makers of better lives and communities. TMP operates a diaper bank in Trenton, NJ, that serves over 1,800 families a year. TMP's long-term vision includes growing its diaper bank into a faith-based Family Resource Center that lives out the principles of radical hospitality, unconditional love, and asset-based development.

Position Summary:

The Maker's Place is seeking an Assistant Director (AD) to manage, develop, and oversee programming related to The Maker's Place "Diaper Depot" and other programs and initiatives. The AD also provides administrative and logistical support to the Executive Director related to the day-to-day operations of TMP, as needed. Reporting Structure The Assistant Director (AD) reports to the TMP Executive Director. The Assistant Director must have an entrepreneurial mindset and be comfortable working with diverse teams and people living in economic poverty. The Maker's Place has experienced tremendous growth and response to its programs. We are looking for someone who is self-directed, organized, and willing to work creatively to serve the community.

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Director will work under the Executive Director and will:

• Build relationships with low-income individuals and families as a joyful and supportive personal presence Plan and coordinate The Maker's Place "Diaper Depot" operations and activities Receive and stock donations Prepare diapers and other supplies for distribution Schedule/coordinate/run distribution events
• Recruit, manage, and develop volunteers, and expand leadership opportunities from families who receive diapers
• Manage all databases related to the Diaper Depot and other programming (including but not limited to, appointments, clients, volunteers, contributors, etc.

) to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate Support and manage operations for YouFirst, Book Depot, and Formula Depot programs Ensure implementation of Maker's Place policies and best practices Oversee and maintain up-to-date records through data collection and entry Track expenditures to budget

• Assist the Executive Director with planning and implementation of new programs and services with participating families
• Serve as a participant or as a project manager for projects as assigned
• Appropriately relate elements of Christian faith and witness to programs and services

Organizational Responsibilities :

The Assistant Director will also serve as a leader for our growing non-profit and faith community and will work with the Executive Director to:

• Represent the Maker's Place to partner organizations in the Trenton area, and at occasional activities within the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey.
• Cultivate relationships with Trenton area community members.

Core Competencies:

• Christian faith and character; a passion for working with people who are economically poor and marginalized
• Comfortable and confident interacting with diverse groups of children, youth, parents, and clergy, as well as people across a wide theological spectrum
• An ability to communicate clearly and accurately, in writing and orally, with unifying messages that motivate people to action
• Strong organizational skills; ability to attend to details and deadlines
• Build and maintain relationships that are rooted in honesty and integrity, and honor confidentiality

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in urban contexts and/or with low-income populations
• Proficiency with technology and cloud-based computing systems (Google Drive, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• Spanish-language skills are desirable; previous non-profit and/or Christian ministry experience

Hours:

Up to30h/week, flexible, with occasional weekend events. Schedule and pay scale to be discussed upon job offer.

Contact:

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to by July 30, 2026

Note:

The Maker's Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, economic condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Because the Associate Director will be working with vulnerable populations, successful applicants will be asked to submit to a criminal record check prior to employment.

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Ewing, NJ 08618