Community Engagement Manager Jobs in Florida
Community Engagement Manager jobs in Florida are consistently active, with demand concentrated in nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, higher education, and local government across a broad seniority range from entry-level coordinator through senior director. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the largest share of openings, where employers such as AdventHealth, the University of Florida, and Baptist Health maintain ongoing community relations and outreach functions. The most in-demand specialties in Florida center on healthcare community outreach, civic and government relations, and nonprofit program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Donor & Community Engagement Specialist
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
$15–$17 per hour
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | In Person
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is seeking an organized, personable and detail-oriented Donor & Community Engagement Specialist to join our team.
This is a hands-on support role that assists our Foundation team with donor and community engagement and stewardship activities, fundraising initiatives and events.
The position helps keep our development activities organized and moving forward by assisting with communications, preparing materials, coordinating details, tracking projects and follow-up, and providing administrative support for fundraising and engagement activities.
This position will be part of a team that executes our major fundraising events and smaller stewardship and engagement events throughout the year.
What you'll do:
- Assist with donor and community engagement and stewardship activities.
- Assist with preparing correspondence, communications and stewardship materials.
- Prepare lists, forms, event materials and other development documents.
- Assist with recognition and appreciation activities.
- Assist with tracking projects, deadlines, responses and follow-up.
- Provides support for fundraising campaigns and other development activities.
- Assist with creating and distributing communications using Constant Contact and Canva.
- Create and maintain forms using Jotform.
- Communicate by phone, email and in person with donors, businesses and community groups.
- Assist with soliciting and tracking in-kind gifts, auction items and other community support.
- Be part of the team that executes major fundraising events and smaller stewardship and engagement events.
- Provide hands-on event support, including advance preparation, setup, guest support, event-day execution, breakdown and follow-up.
- Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and Foundation team as assigned.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, personable and detail-oriented and enjoys being part of a team. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing details, following through on assignments and helping ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
This position requires someone who is comfortable with both administrative support and interacting with people. You should be comfortable preparing materials, creating communications and forms, coordinating details and completing follow-up, as well as communicating by phone and interacting face-to-face with donors and community groups.
Experience and skills:
Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Jotform and Constant Contact is preferred.
Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
Previous experience in administrative support, nonprofit work, development support, event support, customer service or a related environment is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organization and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines are important for success in this position.
Schedule and benefits:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-person position, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hourly pay range of $15–$17 per hour.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required for Foundation events and activities, averaging approximately once per month.
Benefits include:
- Employer-paid employee health and dental insurance premiums
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Gym membership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Executive administrative support: 1 year (Preferred)
- Social media management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Digital marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Florida Driver (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clearwater, FL 33765 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement manager jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, social work, or a related field
- Three or more years of community outreach, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement experience
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community organizations and local government agencies
- Experience designing and executing community programs, events, or volunteer initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentation
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, data tracking tools, and social media engagement metrics
Community Engagement Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a community engagement manager in Florida?
Most community engagement manager roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, social work, public administration, or a related field, and several years of direct community outreach or stakeholder relations experience. Florida does not issue a state license specifically for this role, but candidates working in healthcare settings may benefit from familiarity with Florida Department of Health community health frameworks, while those in nonprofit roles often strengthen their candidacy with a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential.
How much do community engagement managers make in Florida?
Community engagement managers in Florida earn a median of about $127,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,050 for the lowest 10% to over $215,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire community engagement managers in Florida?
Employers hiring community engagement managers in Florida right now include Guardian Outreach Ministries, GHD, and Lutheran Services Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's large healthcare networks, public universities, municipal governments, and statewide nonprofit organizations are among the most consistent sources of openings for this role.
Which Florida cities have the most community engagement manager jobs?
Tallahassee, Miami, and Tampa have the most community engagement manager openings in Florida. Miami and Orlando generate the highest volume driven by their large nonprofit sectors, healthcare systems, and municipal outreach programs, while Tampa's concentration of corporate headquarters and regional hospital networks adds a steady stream of private-sector and healthcare-focused positions.
Are there remote community engagement manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role typically involves in-person events, community meetings, and relationship building. About 53% of community engagement manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the most remote-eligible work concentrated in grant writing, digital communications strategy, and program reporting functions.
How can I get hired as a community engagement manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a community outreach coordinator, program associate, or communications assistant at a Florida nonprofit, hospital system, or local government agency, then building toward a manager title. Large Florida employers like AdventHealth and the University of Florida system run community health and public affairs programs that regularly bring on entry-level staff. Completing AmeriCorps service in Florida, volunteering with county health departments, or earning a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential each provide a concrete edge when competing against candidates with more direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to community engagement manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across nonprofit, healthcare, government, and corporate sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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