Partnership Engagement Manager – Conferences, Events

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Partnership Engagement Manager developing and managing sponsorships for California Community Colleges. Elevating event experiences and strengthening stakeholder relationships across the organization.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Own and advance sponsor relationships from initial cultivation through long-term stewardship.
Develop, manage, and execute sponsorships that support the goals of FoundationCCC and our client(s).
Identify aligned opportunities, create customized sponsorship packages, oversee logistics, and ensure all deliverables are fulfilled to maximize satisfaction and engagement.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to drive event revenue, amplify the brand, and support strategic philanthropic partnerships and long-term growth.
Design, write, and submit high-quality event sponsorship proposals that support comprehensive strategies aligned with event goals and organizational priorities.
Manage the sponsorship pipeline, including prospective sponsors, active conversations, confirmed commitments, renewals, and opportunities for expanded engagement across multiple events annually.
Oversee the fulfillment of all sponsor deliverables at in-person and virtual events, ensuring commitments are met, while maintaining high sponsor satisfaction.
Identify when sponsor relationships are ready to evolve beyond events and facilitate introductions to the appropriate FoundationCCC teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three to five (3–5+) years of related client-facing experience in end-to-end event planning, sponsorship activation, conference services, and logistics.
Minimum of two to three (2–3+) years of experience managing programs, projects, or stakeholder relationships with demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration.
Proficiency in using CRM systems to manage stakeholder and sponsor data; direct experience with Salesforce is highly preferred.
Experience working within or supporting educational institutions or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of sponsorship value, audience engagement strategies, sponsor stewardship, and current trends in event sponsorship.
Strong client management skills, including the ability to serve as a trusted point of contact, understand client priorities, manage expectations, navigate competing needs, and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, clients, and internal partners.
Proven skills in relationship management, negotiation, sales, client service, and sponsor communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program
Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningsponsorship activationconference serviceslogistics managementprogram managementproject managementstakeholder managementaudience engagement strategiessponsor stewardshiprelationship management

Soft Skills

client managementnegotiationsalesclient servicecommunicationcross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingexpectation managementproblem-solvingtrust building