Engagement Manager Jobs in New York
Engagement Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in management consulting, financial services, technology, and professional services firms where client relationship complexity is high and demand runs from analyst-level through senior or principal engagement manager. New York City is the dominant hiring hub, with additional openings in White Plains and Stamford-adjacent employers that maintain significant New York operations. Well-established hirers with a lasting presence here include McKinsey, Deloitte, and IBM, which consistently staff engagement managers across strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise technology practices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in office; 2 days WFH)
Salary: $72,000 - $75,000
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
About the Fiver Children's Foundation
Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and relationships that nurture so that youth from systemically under-resourced communities in New York can create their own positive futures.
Position Overview
Fiver seeks an organized, relationship-oriented Events & Donor Engagement Manager to lead fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and fundraising goals.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role manages the logistics and execution of Fiver’s signature events, including the Annual Benefit, donor cultivation and stewardship events, corporate engagement opportunities, and special fundraising initiatives. The Manager also serves as staff lead for Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board, and manages peer-to-peer and endurance fundraising efforts.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager and relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a member of the Development team, this role works closely with colleagues across the organization and engages regularly with donors, board members, corporate partners, volunteers, participants, and families.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Management (50%)
Manage the logistics and execution of Fiver’s fundraising and engagement events, including:
- Fiver’s Annual Benefit, including project management, timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, guest management, budget tracking, and event execution
- Annual Fall Fest fundraiser for the central NY donor community (held at Camp Fiver)
- Donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year
- Support corporate engagement and volunteer events in partnership with Senior Director of Development
- Development-related board and committee events, including the Annual Board Retreat
- Work in collaborations with Senior Development Operations Associate on event registration systems, invitation processes, guest tracking, support seating management, and attendance reconciliation
- Manage Event budgets, contracts, invoices, and expense tracking
- Event communications in partnership with marketing consultant
- Post-event stewardship, reporting, evaluation, and recommendations for future improvements
Donor Engagement & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (50%)
Manage and grow opportunities for donor engagement and grassroots fundraising by:
- Serving as staff liaison to Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board
- Serving as staff liaison to the Central NY Steering Committee, a group of dedicated supporters located near our camp in upstate NY.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, meeting planning, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for Fiver Advocates members
- Managing Fiver’s Giving Tuesday peer-to-peer fundraising campaign
- Identifying and coordinating participation in future endurance fundraising opportunities, including marathons, bike rides, and other community fundraising events
- Supporting volunteer engagement opportunities that strengthen donor, board, and community relationships
- Oversee the fulfillment of Fiver merchandise orders; partner with Senior Director of Development in the selection of new merchandise options annually.
- Manage donor participation/attendance to program activities, such as summer job training visits and in office events, alumni induction ceremony, Fiver Family Day, etc.
- Partnering with the Senior Development Operations Associate to execute donor stewardship plans
- Developing content and engagement opportunities for first-time donors
- Managing post-event donor follow-up and stewardship communications
- Supporting sponsor stewardship and recognition efforts
- Assisting with stewardship mailings, impact reporting, and donor communications
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen donor retention and engagement through personalized experiences
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, event management, donor relations, community engagement, or a related field
- Demonstrated success managing complex events with multiple stakeholders
- Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and board members
- Experience with donor databases and CRM systems preferred (Fiver uses Raiser’s Edge NXT)
- Familiarity with project management tools (Fiver uses Asana)
- Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and event registration systems preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with Canva a plus
- Commitment to Fiver’s mission and values
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning in these areas.
Benefits Package
- Subsidized medical insurance for employee
- Full Dental and Vision insurance for employee
- 24 Days PTO, 10 Sick Days
- Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office, 2 work-from-home per week)
- Work from anywhere week following end of summer camp
- Paid end of year office closure (December 25-January 1)
- 403b retirement plan with 2% employer contribution
- Financial advising support provided annually through retirement plan provided
- Potential year-end bonus, contingent on organizational budget and individual performance.
- Participation in professional development program, “Fiver U”, and other professional development opportunities throughout the year
To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to careers@fiver.org with the subject line Events & Donor Engagement
Estimated Hiring Timeline
- October 30 - November 13: Resume & Cover Letter Review
- November 16 - 25: Introductory Screenings with Candidates
- November 30 - December 4 : In-Person Interviews
- December 7 - 11: Reference Checks, Offer and Background Check
- January 4, 2027: Estimated Start Date
The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.
For more information about Fiver’s commitment to DEIB, please visit: https://www.fiver.org/dei
Pay: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018
Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in office; 2 days WFH)
Salary: $72,000 - $75,000
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
About the Fiver Children's Foundation
Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and relationships that nurture so that youth from systemically under-resourced communities in New York can create their own positive futures.
Position Overview
Fiver seeks an organized, relationship-oriented Events & Donor Engagement Manager to lead fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and fundraising goals.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role manages the logistics and execution of Fiver’s signature events, including the Annual Benefit, donor cultivation and stewardship events, corporate engagement opportunities, and special fundraising initiatives. The Manager also serves as staff lead for Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board, and manages peer-to-peer and endurance fundraising efforts.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager and relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a member of the Development team, this role works closely with colleagues across the organization and engages regularly with donors, board members, corporate partners, volunteers, participants, and families.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Management (50%)
Manage the logistics and execution of Fiver’s fundraising and engagement events, including:
- Fiver’s Annual Benefit, including project management, timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, guest management, budget tracking, and event execution
- Annual Fall Fest fundraiser for the central NY donor community (held at Camp Fiver)
- Donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year
- Support corporate engagement and volunteer events in partnership with Senior Director of Development
- Development-related board and committee events, including the Annual Board Retreat
- Work in collaborations with Senior Development Operations Associate on event registration systems, invitation processes, guest tracking, support seating management, and attendance reconciliation
- Manage Event budgets, contracts, invoices, and expense tracking
- Event communications in partnership with marketing consultant
- Post-event stewardship, reporting, evaluation, and recommendations for future improvements
Donor Engagement & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (50%)
Manage and grow opportunities for donor engagement and grassroots fundraising by:
- Serving as staff liaison to Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board
- Serving as staff liaison to the Central NY Steering Committee, a group of dedicated supporters located near our camp in upstate NY.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, meeting planning, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for Fiver Advocates members
- Managing Fiver’s Giving Tuesday peer-to-peer fundraising campaign
- Identifying and coordinating participation in future endurance fundraising opportunities, including marathons, bike rides, and other community fundraising events
- Supporting volunteer engagement opportunities that strengthen donor, board, and community relationships
- Oversee the fulfillment of Fiver merchandise orders; partner with Senior Director of Development in the selection of new merchandise options annually.
- Manage donor participation/attendance to program activities, such as summer job training visits and in office events, alumni induction ceremony, Fiver Family Day, etc.
- Partnering with the Senior Development Operations Associate to execute donor stewardship plans
- Developing content and engagement opportunities for first-time donors
- Managing post-event donor follow-up and stewardship communications
- Supporting sponsor stewardship and recognition efforts
- Assisting with stewardship mailings, impact reporting, and donor communications
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen donor retention and engagement through personalized experiences
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, event management, donor relations, community engagement, or a related field
- Demonstrated success managing complex events with multiple stakeholders
- Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and board members
- Experience with donor databases and CRM systems preferred (Fiver uses Raiser’s Edge NXT)
- Familiarity with project management tools (Fiver uses Asana)
- Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and event registration systems preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with Canva a plus
- Commitment to Fiver’s mission and values
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning in these areas.
Benefits Package
- Subsidized medical insurance for employee
- Full Dental and Vision insurance for employee
- 24 Days PTO, 10 Sick Days
- Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office, 2 work-from-home per week)
- Work from anywhere week following end of summer camp
- Paid end of year office closure (December 25-January 1)
- 403b retirement plan with 2% employer contribution
- Financial advising support provided annually through retirement plan provided
- Potential year-end bonus, contingent on organizational budget and individual performance.
- Participation in professional development program, “Fiver U”, and other professional development opportunities throughout the year
To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to careers@fiver.org with the subject line Events & Donor Engagement
Estimated Hiring Timeline
- October 30 - November 13: Resume & Cover Letter Review
- November 16 - 25: Introductory Screenings with Candidates
- November 30 - December 4 : In-Person Interviews
- December 7 - 11: Reference Checks, Offer and Background Check
- January 4, 2027: Estimated Start Date
The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.
For more information about Fiver’s commitment to DEIB, please visit: https://www.fiver.org/dei
Pay: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engagement manager jobs across New York.
- 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 multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously
- Experience with consulting methodologies, SOW management, or professional services delivery
- Strong proficiency in project management tools such as Salesforce, JIRA, or Microsoft Project
- PMP certification or equivalent credential increasingly requested by New York employers
Engagement Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engagement manager in New York?
The engagement manager role in New York has no state-issued license, but the standard hiring path runs through a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related discipline, followed by several years in consulting, account management, or project delivery. New York employers in financial services and consulting frequently look for candidates who have progressed through analyst or associate roles before moving into engagement management. A PMP certification strengthens candidacy, and familiarity with enterprise client environments typical of Manhattan-based professional services firms is a practical advantage.
Which companies hire engagement managers in New York?
Employers hiring engagement managers in New York right now include Elise A.I. Technologies, Hyro, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of global consulting firms, financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies means hiring volume here tends to be higher and more consistent than in most other states.
Which New York cities have the most engagement manager jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Rochester have the most engagement manager openings in New York. New York City accounts for the large majority of postings given its concentration of consulting firms, investment banks, and global professional services headquarters, while White Plains and other metro-adjacent locations reflect employers that maintain regional offices serving the broader tri-state client base.
Are there remote engagement manager jobs in New York?
Yes, though the role leans toward hybrid rather than fully remote because client relationship management and internal stakeholder work often require in-person presence. About 87% of engagement manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include project status reporting, internal coordination, and work that sits within established client accounts rather than early-stage business development.
How can I get hired as a engagement manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or analyst role within a consulting or professional services firm, where you work on client engagements before taking on coordination responsibilities directly. Large New York consulting practices at firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC run structured analyst programs that build toward client-facing roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions in project coordination, account management, or business analysis have the strongest lateral entry point, and earning a PMP or completing a project management certificate adds measurable credibility for a first engagement manager role.
Where can I find and apply to engagement manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to engagement manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings. Find a role that fits and apply directly.
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