Engagement Manager Jobs in California
Engagement Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology consulting, financial services, and healthcare IT across a market that ranges from coordinator-level associates through senior principals. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Salesforce maintain large California practices and hire engagement managers on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are cloud transformation, change management, and digital customer experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Events Manager – Fundraising & Community Engagement
Home of Guiding Hands
Location: El Cajon, CA
Pay: $31.25–$36.06/hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Turn Great Events Into a Greater Impact
Do you love bringing people together, creating memorable events, and building relationships in the community?
Home of Guiding Hands is looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead fundraising and community events that support our mission of improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is more than event planning. You'll work closely with donors, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and the HGH Development team to create events that build relationships, increase community engagement, and generate support for our programs. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
What You'll Do
You'll take the lead on a variety of HGH fundraising and community events, including our Gala, Walk/Run, Pub Crawl, Poker Tournament, and Golf Tournament. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Your responsibilities will include:
- Plan and execute fundraising and community events from start to finish
- Develop event strategies, goals, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate venues, vendors, suppliers, volunteers, and event logistics
- Negotiate vendor services and review contracts
- Develop and grow corporate sponsorship opportunities
- Solicit in-kind donations for events
- Coordinate event marketing, advertising, publicity, and collateral
- Manage special event webpages
- Recruit, train, and coordinate event volunteers
- Work with community organizations and partners to develop outreach opportunities
- Attend community and outreach events representing HGH
- Help create meaningful experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests
The position also plays an important role in donor stewardship and fundraising. You'll help strengthen relationships after events, support donor acquisition and cultivation activities, and manage an assigned portfolio of donors and community partners. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is organized, creative, outgoing, and comfortable managing a lot of moving pieces. You should enjoy meeting new people and building relationships just as much as you enjoy planning the details behind a successful event.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 2+ years of experience working in a Development department at a nonprofit organization
- Experience with event planning, fundraising, donor relations, or community engagement
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with public speaking and interacting with donors and community partners
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, technology platforms, and fundraising CRM systems
- Ability to work independently while also being part of a collaborative team
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
You May Be a Great Fit If...
You're the person who loves seeing an event come together from the first idea to the final guest leaving happy. You're comfortable managing budgets and vendors behind the scenes, but you're equally comfortable being the face of HGH when working with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
You understand that a successful nonprofit event isn't just about putting on a great event. It's about creating relationships and experiences that make people want to stay connected to the mission.
About Home of Guiding Hands
Home of Guiding Hands is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our mission is "to improve the lives of those we serve."
HGH provides residential care, independent living support, respite care, tailored day services, transportation, early childhood services, and other programs supporting individuals and families throughout our community. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Apply Today
If you're an experienced event professional who enjoys fundraising, community engagement, relationship building, and creating memorable experiences for a great cause, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Events Manager – Fundraising & Community Engagement
Home of Guiding Hands
Location: El Cajon, CA
Pay: $31.25–$36.06/hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Turn Great Events Into a Greater Impact
Do you love bringing people together, creating memorable events, and building relationships in the community?
Home of Guiding Hands is looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead fundraising and community events that support our mission of improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is more than event planning. You'll work closely with donors, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and the HGH Development team to create events that build relationships, increase community engagement, and generate support for our programs. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
What You'll Do
You'll take the lead on a variety of HGH fundraising and community events, including our Gala, Walk/Run, Pub Crawl, Poker Tournament, and Golf Tournament. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Your responsibilities will include:
- Plan and execute fundraising and community events from start to finish
- Develop event strategies, goals, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate venues, vendors, suppliers, volunteers, and event logistics
- Negotiate vendor services and review contracts
- Develop and grow corporate sponsorship opportunities
- Solicit in-kind donations for events
- Coordinate event marketing, advertising, publicity, and collateral
- Manage special event webpages
- Recruit, train, and coordinate event volunteers
- Work with community organizations and partners to develop outreach opportunities
- Attend community and outreach events representing HGH
- Help create meaningful experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests
The position also plays an important role in donor stewardship and fundraising. You'll help strengthen relationships after events, support donor acquisition and cultivation activities, and manage an assigned portfolio of donors and community partners. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is organized, creative, outgoing, and comfortable managing a lot of moving pieces. You should enjoy meeting new people and building relationships just as much as you enjoy planning the details behind a successful event.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 2+ years of experience working in a Development department at a nonprofit organization
- Experience with event planning, fundraising, donor relations, or community engagement
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with public speaking and interacting with donors and community partners
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, technology platforms, and fundraising CRM systems
- Ability to work independently while also being part of a collaborative team
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
You May Be a Great Fit If...
You're the person who loves seeing an event come together from the first idea to the final guest leaving happy. You're comfortable managing budgets and vendors behind the scenes, but you're equally comfortable being the face of HGH when working with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
You understand that a successful nonprofit event isn't just about putting on a great event. It's about creating relationships and experiences that make people want to stay connected to the mission.
About Home of Guiding Hands
Home of Guiding Hands is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our mission is "to improve the lives of those we serve."
HGH provides residential care, independent living support, respite care, tailored day services, transportation, early childhood services, and other programs supporting individuals and families throughout our community. JD Events Manager 250611 - Revi…
Apply Today
If you're an experienced event professional who enjoys fundraising, community engagement, relationship building, and creating memorable experiences for a great cause, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Engagement Manager Job Market in California
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- Technology & Software11
- Music2
- Science & Research2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Media & Entertainment1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engagement manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of client-facing project or program management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across matrixed organizations
- Experience with enterprise consulting methodologies such as Agile, PMBOK, or design thinking
- Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite audiences
- Proficiency with project management and CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Project
Engagement Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engagement manager in California?
Most engagement managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a technology-related field, then build several years of experience in project management, consulting, or client services. California has no state license specific to this role, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute or a Salesforce certification for technology-focused positions. An MBA from a California institution can accelerate movement into senior roles.
Which companies hire engagement managers in California?
Employers hiring engagement managers in California right now include Apple, Target, and Stanford University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology headquarters and large management consulting offices means demand is sustained year-round rather than seasonal.
Which California cities have the most engagement manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara have the most engagement manager openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose are driven by the density of enterprise software and consulting firms in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles reflects demand from media, healthcare, and financial services companies that rely on engagement managers to oversee large client programs and digital transformation initiatives.
Are there remote engagement manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 62% of engagement manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that much of the work centers on communication, planning, and stakeholder coordination rather than on-site operations. The most consistently remote sub-roles are in digital consulting, SaaS implementation, and customer success management.
How can I get hired as a engagement manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate consultant, project coordinator, or junior business analyst role at a California-based consulting firm or enterprise technology company, where internal mobility into engagement management is common. Large California employers including Deloitte's West region offices and Accenture's San Francisco and Los Angeles practices run analyst-to-consultant development programs that place candidates without direct engagement management experience. Earning a PMP or completing a Salesforce certification before applying strengthens early-career applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to engagement manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to engagement manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to employers without creating an account.
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