Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Reaching for New Heights

Join us in building a better, more equitable future through innovation, resilience, and creativity. At the Ziebarth Center for Innovation, we’re creating pathways to opportunity and addressing critical challenges in education, health, and community development. Whether you're driving strategic growth at the core of our organization or delivering transformative programs, your work will leave a lasting impact.

Our Story

Founded in 2022 and inspired by the remarkable legacy of Newark community leaders Amy Ziebarth and Miguel Brito, the Ziebarth Center for Innovation is on a mission to redefine what's possible for education, health, and community development.

Our flagship initiative, the Institute for Health and Food Literacy Education, is transforming lives through innovative programs designed to foster resilience and address systemic challenges. Join us to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in an environment that champions creativity, inclusion, and empowerment.

Drive High-Impact Growth

We seek individuals who are motivated by purpose and driven to make a difference.

At the Ziebarth Center:

  • Every role contributes to transformative programs and initiatives.

  • Collaboration and innovation fuel our success.

  • Your work directly impacts communities and creates positive change

Our DNA

At the Ziebarth Center, our values define how we work and grow:

  • Dream Big: We aim for transformative, long-term change.

  • Olympian Work Ethic: Tackling systemic challenges takes hard work and resilience.

  • Growth Mindset: Challenges are opportunities for innovation and learning.

  • Community Commitment: We’re dedicated to the people and communities we serve.

Our Benefits

We care about our team’s well-being and success. We offer:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Flexible PTO.

  • FSA/HSA options.

  • Mental health support.

  • Parking/commuter stipend.

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.

  • Team-building and employee engagement activities.

Explore Career Opportunities

This is your opportunity to be part of something transformative. Discover open roles and help us drive meaningful, lasting change.

For Strategic Operations Roles: Ziebarth Center Headquarters

Support the engine driving social innovation. Help us shape strategy, operations, and fundraising initiatives.

  • Drive operational excellence that powers our programs in Newark and beyond.

  • Work alongside a passionate, high-performing team to achieve measurable outcomes.

  • Contribute strategic expertise to grow our impact and ensure sustainability. See Open Strategic Operations Roles

For Program Staff: Institute for Health and Food Literacy Education

Be at the forefront of community transformation. Join the team leading initiatives in health and education.

  • Deliver community-focused programs that foster food and health literacy.

  • Engage with underserved populations to inspire resilience and create meaningful change.

  • Collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address systemic challenges.