Growth Marketing Specialist Jobs in California
Growth Marketing Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, e-commerce, fintech, and direct-to-consumer brands, with openings at every level from entry-level marketing coordinator to senior growth lead. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Google, and Adobe maintain major California operations and hire growth marketing specialists consistently. The most in-demand specialties are paid acquisition, lifecycle email marketing, and product-led growth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. As the leading identity platform for education, more than 111,000 schools worldwide use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. With Clever’s layered security solutions, schools can protect access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure identity platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! company, has an office in San Francisco, CA, but you can visit us at clever.com anytime.
ABOUT THE TEAM & OPPORTUNITY
The Growth Marketing Specialist will provide operational and execution support for Clever’s go-to-market growth strategies. Reporting to the Head of Growth and Customer Marketing, this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of programs designed to generate new customers, deepen user engagement and nurture buyers. You’ll focus on the tactical delivery of existing plans, ensuring that marketing engines continue to run smoothly and that network effects between schools and application providers remain strong.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Execute the Growth and Demand Engine: Deploy and manage cross-channel go-to-market tactics - including, but not limited to email, website forms, and lead capture flows - designed to engage and convert prospects.
- Campaign implementation: Partner with Brand, Product Marketing and Sales to launch marketing campaigns, ensuring all assets and tracking are live and functional.
- Lifecycle and Engagement Support: Execute established programs that drive adoption and engagement for application providers across their lifecycle.
- Operational Management: Maintain the “always-on” marketing automation flows and collaborate with Marketing and Business Operations to manage platform operation.
- Data Reporting and Analysis: Maintain clear visibility on business impact by extracting insights from growth metrics and reporting on program performance.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the tactical point of contact for Sales, Customer Success and Marketing teams to keep projects on schedule and accelerate motion.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 3+ years experience in B2B SaaS (edtech experience preferred)
- Proven track record supporting lead generation, user activation, engagement and retention programs.
- Hands-on experience with marketing automation (e.g. Braze) and familiarity with Salesforce
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across diverse teams and functions
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time.
- Natural storyteller with ability to translate technical or complex ideas into clear, engaging stories for the application provider audience, and skilled at email writing (acquisition emails, nurture emails and/or event follow-up emails)
ENGAGEMENT DETAILS
This is a temporary role with fluctuating workload expectations, best suited for someone who can manage their time independently while collaborating closely with an established marketing team.
Location: Remote (US)
Contract Duration:
- Mid-April 2026 through early September 2026 (approximately 4 months)
Scope & Time Commitment
- 10-20 hours a week
- Some flexibility in hours may be required based on business needs
Compensation:
- $70 - $75 per hour
Clever does not conduct interviews via text or Telegram. We will never ask for your financial information or reimbursement of equipment of any kind. If you receive any communications regarding employment with Clever that you think might be a scam, please email recruitingscam@clever.com.
If you are a resident of Colorado, please note you have the right to redact your age-related information like age, birth date, or dates of schooling.
INTRODUCTION
Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. As the leading identity platform for education, more than 111,000 schools worldwide use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. With Clever’s layered security solutions, schools can protect access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure identity platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! company, has an office in San Francisco, CA, but you can visit us at clever.com anytime.
ABOUT THE TEAM & OPPORTUNITY
The Growth Marketing Specialist will provide operational and execution support for Clever’s go-to-market growth strategies. Reporting to the Head of Growth and Customer Marketing, this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of programs designed to generate new customers, deepen user engagement and nurture buyers. You’ll focus on the tactical delivery of existing plans, ensuring that marketing engines continue to run smoothly and that network effects between schools and application providers remain strong.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Execute the Growth and Demand Engine: Deploy and manage cross-channel go-to-market tactics - including, but not limited to email, website forms, and lead capture flows - designed to engage and convert prospects.
- Campaign implementation: Partner with Brand, Product Marketing and Sales to launch marketing campaigns, ensuring all assets and tracking are live and functional.
- Lifecycle and Engagement Support: Execute established programs that drive adoption and engagement for application providers across their lifecycle.
- Operational Management: Maintain the “always-on” marketing automation flows and collaborate with Marketing and Business Operations to manage platform operation.
- Data Reporting and Analysis: Maintain clear visibility on business impact by extracting insights from growth metrics and reporting on program performance.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the tactical point of contact for Sales, Customer Success and Marketing teams to keep projects on schedule and accelerate motion.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 3+ years experience in B2B SaaS (edtech experience preferred)
- Proven track record supporting lead generation, user activation, engagement and retention programs.
- Hands-on experience with marketing automation (e.g. Braze) and familiarity with Salesforce
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across diverse teams and functions
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time.
- Natural storyteller with ability to translate technical or complex ideas into clear, engaging stories for the application provider audience, and skilled at email writing (acquisition emails, nurture emails and/or event follow-up emails)
ENGAGEMENT DETAILS
This is a temporary role with fluctuating workload expectations, best suited for someone who can manage their time independently while collaborating closely with an established marketing team.
Location: Remote (US)
Contract Duration:
- Mid-April 2026 through early September 2026 (approximately 4 months)
Scope & Time Commitment
- 10-20 hours a week
- Some flexibility in hours may be required based on business needs
Compensation:
- $70 - $75 per hour
Clever does not conduct interviews via text or Telegram. We will never ask for your financial information or reimbursement of equipment of any kind. If you receive any communications regarding employment with Clever that you think might be a scam, please email recruitingscam@clever.com.
If you are a resident of Colorado, please note you have the right to redact your age-related information like age, birth date, or dates of schooling.
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Who's Hiring
- Google4
- Saviynt4
- Faraday Future2
- Logitech2
- Nexon America2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Cybersecurity4
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Media & Entertainment3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in growth marketing specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field required
- Proven experience running paid acquisition campaigns across Google and Meta platforms
- Strong proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or Amplitude
- Experience with A/B testing frameworks and conversion rate optimization techniques
- Familiarity with marketing automation platforms like HubSpot, Marketo, or Braze
- Ability to translate data insights into actionable growth strategies and experiments
Growth Marketing Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a growth marketing specialist in California?
Most growth marketing specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field, and California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in California's tech and e-commerce sectors place heavy weight on demonstrated campaign results, platform certifications from Google, Meta, or HubSpot, and a portfolio showing measurable growth outcomes. Building hands-on experience through internships at California startups or marketing agencies accelerates hiring significantly.
How much do growth marketing specialists make in California?
Growth marketing specialists in California earn a median of about $94,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,440 for the lowest 10% to over $181,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire growth marketing specialists in California?
Employers hiring growth marketing specialists in California right now include Google, Saviynt, and Faraday Future, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of technology companies, subscription businesses, and venture-backed startups means hiring is active across both established corporations and high-growth emerging brands.
Which California cities have the most growth marketing specialist jobs?
El Segundo, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most growth marketing specialist openings in California. San Francisco and its surrounding Bay Area lead because of the region's concentration of technology companies, SaaS platforms, and fintech firms, while Los Angeles draws significant hiring from e-commerce, streaming, and consumer brand companies headquartered or regionally based there, and San Diego's growing biotech and direct-to-consumer sector rounds out demand.
Are there remote growth marketing specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of growth marketing specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well-suited this analytical and digital-first role is to distributed work. Campaign management, growth experimentation, and performance reporting are the functions most commonly handled fully remotely, while roles involving cross-functional product collaboration tend to favor hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a growth marketing specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a marketing coordinator or associate growth analyst role at a California startup or mid-size tech company, where smaller teams give junior hires direct exposure to paid channels and analytics tools quickly. Companies like Salesforce and Adobe run structured marketing rotational programs, and California's many marketing agencies regularly hire junior associates who work across multiple client accounts. Building a portfolio of self-directed experiments, earning a Google Ads or Meta Blueprint certification, and applying to associate-level roles that list growth as a responsibility are the most effective ways to enter the field without extensive prior experience.
Where can I find and apply to growth marketing specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to growth marketing specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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