Events Manager Jobs in California
Events Manager jobs in California concentrate in corporate events, entertainment, hospitality, and tech industry conferences, with demand running from entry-level coordinators to senior directors of events. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Marriott International, Live Nation Entertainment, and Salesforce. Corporate event production, experiential marketing activations, and large-scale conference management are the most in-demand specialties across California right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Help lead, coordinate, develop, and grow our educational programming—all while getting the chance to participate in all of our workshops!
The Workshop & Events Manager owns the coordination and growth of Preserved’s Workshops and Events Program. This role sits at the intersection of education, retail, community, and operations; ensuring that workshops run smoothly, teachers feel supported, students rave about their exceptional experiences and the program continues to grow.
We are looking for an organized, proactive, people-oriented leader who can move comfortably between operational details and big-picture program development. They are confident in working independently, building relationships with instructors and staff, identifying opportunities for improvement, and bringing fresh ideas to the business.
The Workshops and Events Program is deeply connected to our retail shop. The Workshop & Events Manager will become cross-trained in retail operations and collaborate closely with the Shop Owner and Retail Manager to create meaningful connections between the shop, its products, and the educational experiences Preserved offers.
What We're Looking For:
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You’re excited to be a part of a small, but growing business. You’ll bring your confident management style to contribute to our growth and success.
- Fermentation Nerd: You already have some familiarity/ experience making homemade ferments and preserves.
- Workshop Enthusiast: You are excited by both the operational details of workshop coordination and the creative process of growing our workshops and events program.
- Organized Collaborator: You are comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. You are a strong collaborator who enjoys working across teams.
- BIPOC to the Front! We encourage applicants that are a reflection of our vibrant community!
Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Event Operations
- Assist with workshops on weekends, and audit weeknight workshops to develop a strong understanding of both the teacher and student experience during your first 6 months.
- Coordinate the scheduling of our Weekly Workshops with our growing team of 12+ teachers.
- Coordinate, book and host our Community Friday night events; deepening relationships with our vendors, guest speakers, and community members.
- Coordinate the bookings and logistics for Private Event inquiries and identify ways to market and grow these offerings.
- Own the administrative systems that support the workshop and events program, including posting classes, event documentation, communications, staging guides and workshop resources.
- Send timely communications to key stakeholders and event participants.
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, systems, and support structures.
Teacher Development & Relationships
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with Preserved instructors and serve as the primary point person regarding workshops and events.
- Develop a deep understanding of individual instructors’ teaching styles and curricula.
- Build a reciprocal partnership with teachers, advocating for both Preserved’s educational goals and the instructors’ success.
- Schedule one-on-one meetings with teachers as needed to provide support, share feedback, and collaborate on updates.
- Plan and execute semi-annual teacher development meetings.
- Onboard new teachers and develop their classes following Preserved's educational vision, expectations, and brand.
Team Communication & Management
- Manage and support our Workshop & Events team, identifying areas that need additional support, resources, or training.
- Collaborate to develop monthly team meeting agendas, lead staff training and contribute meaningful discussion points.
- Keep staff informed about upcoming events, including undersold classes, and other relevant program updates.
- Build and refine systems to help staff confidently navigate workshop and event responsibilities.
Retail Operations & Collaboration
- Become fully cross-trained in Retail Assistant responsibilities.
- Develop familiarity with Preserved’s culinary departments including tools, pantry products and fermentation starter cultures.
- Drive sales through personable customer engagement in store.
- General shop management including closing duties and managing the cash drawer.
- Assist in unpacking deliveries, receiving items, tagging inventory, organizing back stock as needed.
- Restocking the sales floor throughout the day, visual merchandising and keeping things tidy.
- Mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and taking out the trash & recycling.
Leadership, Strategic Collaboration & Growth
- Provide strategic updates, observations, and recommendations to the Shop Owner and Retail Manager.
- Contribute to the long-term vision, strategy, and growth of the workshop and events program.
- Develop a robust understanding of the Workshop & Events team's needs and advocate for the resources necessary for success.
- Identify, develop, and implement new class and event ideas; and opportunities to cross-promote workshops and retail offerings.
- Balance operational excellence with creativity, flexibility, and a strong sense of Preserved’s brand and identity.
What Success Looks Like
You become increasingly autonomous in identifying and solving problems. Rather than waiting for direction, you notice what could work better, develop a thoughtful solution, and put it into practice. You know when to make a decision independently and when to bring an issue or opportunity to the management team. Ultimately, success means ownership. You are not simply coordinating the Workshop & Events Program, you are a leader, helping to drive Preserved’s growth.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of management experience in any of the following: Event coordination, Culinary education, Hospitality/retail, Community programming
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and both weekend days for the first 6 months
- Proficient in G Suite
- Experience with Shopify (POS) and Notion (project management tool) is a plus.
- “Hobby-level” experience in 1-2 home ferments
- Ability to squat and bend, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 40lbs
The Schedule:
First 6 months:
- ~35 hours
- Wednesday-Sunday
- Wednesday -Friday 12-8:30pm
- Saturday and Sundays 10:30am-4pm
- We also require your full support and availability during our busiest season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Beyond 6 months:
- 30-40 hours
- Monday-Friday (with flexibility to work from home)
- We also require your full support and availability during our busiest season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Compensation & Perks:
- $25 / hour for the first 6 months (training + onboarding period)
- $28-$32 / hour after 6 months
- 30% off employee discount
- $50 / week shopping budget to try new products
- Paid Culinary Training in the Preserving Arts
- Bonus workshop goodies
- 401K matching after 1 year
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume AND cover letter. Tell us about your favorite ferment or preserve and why you think you’d be a great fit for the position.
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Help lead, coordinate, develop, and grow our educational programming—all while getting the chance to participate in all of our workshops!
The Workshop & Events Manager owns the coordination and growth of Preserved’s Workshops and Events Program. This role sits at the intersection of education, retail, community, and operations; ensuring that workshops run smoothly, teachers feel supported, students rave about their exceptional experiences and the program continues to grow.
We are looking for an organized, proactive, people-oriented leader who can move comfortably between operational details and big-picture program development. They are confident in working independently, building relationships with instructors and staff, identifying opportunities for improvement, and bringing fresh ideas to the business.
The Workshops and Events Program is deeply connected to our retail shop. The Workshop & Events Manager will become cross-trained in retail operations and collaborate closely with the Shop Owner and Retail Manager to create meaningful connections between the shop, its products, and the educational experiences Preserved offers.
What We're Looking For:
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You’re excited to be a part of a small, but growing business. You’ll bring your confident management style to contribute to our growth and success.
- Fermentation Nerd: You already have some familiarity/ experience making homemade ferments and preserves.
- Workshop Enthusiast: You are excited by both the operational details of workshop coordination and the creative process of growing our workshops and events program.
- Organized Collaborator: You are comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. You are a strong collaborator who enjoys working across teams.
- BIPOC to the Front! We encourage applicants that are a reflection of our vibrant community!
Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Event Operations
- Assist with workshops on weekends, and audit weeknight workshops to develop a strong understanding of both the teacher and student experience during your first 6 months.
- Coordinate the scheduling of our Weekly Workshops with our growing team of 12+ teachers.
- Coordinate, book and host our Community Friday night events; deepening relationships with our vendors, guest speakers, and community members.
- Coordinate the bookings and logistics for Private Event inquiries and identify ways to market and grow these offerings.
- Own the administrative systems that support the workshop and events program, including posting classes, event documentation, communications, staging guides and workshop resources.
- Send timely communications to key stakeholders and event participants.
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, systems, and support structures.
Teacher Development & Relationships
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with Preserved instructors and serve as the primary point person regarding workshops and events.
- Develop a deep understanding of individual instructors’ teaching styles and curricula.
- Build a reciprocal partnership with teachers, advocating for both Preserved’s educational goals and the instructors’ success.
- Schedule one-on-one meetings with teachers as needed to provide support, share feedback, and collaborate on updates.
- Plan and execute semi-annual teacher development meetings.
- Onboard new teachers and develop their classes following Preserved's educational vision, expectations, and brand.
Team Communication & Management
- Manage and support our Workshop & Events team, identifying areas that need additional support, resources, or training.
- Collaborate to develop monthly team meeting agendas, lead staff training and contribute meaningful discussion points.
- Keep staff informed about upcoming events, including undersold classes, and other relevant program updates.
- Build and refine systems to help staff confidently navigate workshop and event responsibilities.
Retail Operations & Collaboration
- Become fully cross-trained in Retail Assistant responsibilities.
- Develop familiarity with Preserved’s culinary departments including tools, pantry products and fermentation starter cultures.
- Drive sales through personable customer engagement in store.
- General shop management including closing duties and managing the cash drawer.
- Assist in unpacking deliveries, receiving items, tagging inventory, organizing back stock as needed.
- Restocking the sales floor throughout the day, visual merchandising and keeping things tidy.
- Mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and taking out the trash & recycling.
Leadership, Strategic Collaboration & Growth
- Provide strategic updates, observations, and recommendations to the Shop Owner and Retail Manager.
- Contribute to the long-term vision, strategy, and growth of the workshop and events program.
- Develop a robust understanding of the Workshop & Events team's needs and advocate for the resources necessary for success.
- Identify, develop, and implement new class and event ideas; and opportunities to cross-promote workshops and retail offerings.
- Balance operational excellence with creativity, flexibility, and a strong sense of Preserved’s brand and identity.
What Success Looks Like
You become increasingly autonomous in identifying and solving problems. Rather than waiting for direction, you notice what could work better, develop a thoughtful solution, and put it into practice. You know when to make a decision independently and when to bring an issue or opportunity to the management team. Ultimately, success means ownership. You are not simply coordinating the Workshop & Events Program, you are a leader, helping to drive Preserved’s growth.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of management experience in any of the following: Event coordination, Culinary education, Hospitality/retail, Community programming
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and both weekend days for the first 6 months
- Proficient in G Suite
- Experience with Shopify (POS) and Notion (project management tool) is a plus.
- “Hobby-level” experience in 1-2 home ferments
- Ability to squat and bend, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 40lbs
The Schedule:
First 6 months:
- ~35 hours
- Wednesday-Sunday
- Wednesday -Friday 12-8:30pm
- Saturday and Sundays 10:30am-4pm
- We also require your full support and availability during our busiest season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Beyond 6 months:
- 30-40 hours
- Monday-Friday (with flexibility to work from home)
- We also require your full support and availability during our busiest season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Compensation & Perks:
- $25 / hour for the first 6 months (training + onboarding period)
- $28-$32 / hour after 6 months
- 30% off employee discount
- $50 / week shopping budget to try new products
- Paid Culinary Training in the Preserving Arts
- Bonus workshop goodies
- 401K matching after 1 year
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume AND cover letter. Tell us about your favorite ferment or preserve and why you think you’d be a great fit for the position.
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Certified Meeting Professional credential preferred by many California corporate and hospitality employers
- Three or more years managing end-to-end event logistics including vendor and venue negotiations
- Demonstrated experience with event management platforms such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or Splash
- Strong budget management skills with experience overseeing multi-vendor event contracts
- Familiarity with California venue permitting processes and local health and safety regulations
Events Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a events manager in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or public relations as the foundation. California does not require a state-issued license for events managers, but earning the Certified Meeting Professional credential from the Events Industry Council strengthens your candidacy significantly. Building a portfolio of executed events, including corporate functions or large public gatherings, is the most direct path to landing your first professional role in the state.
Which companies hire events managers in California?
California events manager roles are posted by Jacuzzi, Block, and Round One Entertainment and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major entertainment studios, and global hospitality brands means hiring is consistent and spread across multiple industries year-round.
Which California cities have the most events manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose are the California cities with the most events manager openings right now. Los Angeles dominates due to its entertainment industry and hotel sector, San Francisco draws demand from the tech conference and corporate events market, and San Diego benefits from its large convention center and life sciences industry, which drives steady corporate event activity.
Are there remote events manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 66% of events manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role tends to be at execution time. The parts of the work most commonly done remotely are pre-event planning, vendor coordination, and budget management rather than on-site production and day-of logistics.
How can I get hired as a events manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an event coordinator or event assistant role at a California hotel group, convention center, or corporate events team, where structured mentorship is most common. Large California employers such as the Los Angeles Convention Center, Hyatt, and tech companies headquartered in the Bay Area regularly post associate-level event roles. Volunteering with California-based nonprofits or professional associations to build a documented event portfolio, combined with pursuing the Certified Meeting Professional credential, meaningfully closes the experience gap for hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to events manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to events manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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