Sr. Associate Director, Community Engagement
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Senior Associate Director, Community Engagement
Work Location:
Orange, California
Work Shift:
Day – 08hrs (United States of America)
Why CHOC?
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community's pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.
Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.
Environmental Sustainability Statement
Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
Job Summary
The Senior Associate Director, Community Engagement is responsible for successfully planning and managing fundraising events for the CHOC Foundation that include, but are not limited to, the CHOC Walk in the Park, CHOC Gala, CHOC Charity Classic, CHOC Talks Mental Health Luncheon, CHOC Night at the Honda Center and CHOC Walk related fundraising events. Ensures that all fundraising events are within budget, meet financial objectives, and appropriately represent CHOC Children's to the donor community.
Responsible for implementing sponsorship development strategies, planning and execution of event logistics, communication planning and execution, vendor management, and volunteer recruitment and administration. Works in collaboration with the Senior Director, Special Events, the Special Events team, other Foundation and hospital staff, hospital leadership and volunteers to identify, cultivate and solicit individual and corporate gifts for sponsor ships and in-kind donations. Has an annual fundraising goal of $2+ million and adheres to fundraising best practices and benchmarks.
Pay Range
Minimum $71,802 Midpoint $107,702 Maximum $143,582
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Experience
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Required:
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in developing, managing and planning fundraising events.
Education
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Required:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of experience and post-secondary education.
Training
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Required:
Knowledge of planning, production and management of large, small, high profile, and less-formal events for diverse and distinguished guests, with the ability to formulate creative ideas, and to analyze, evaluate, and negotiate details reflective of a successful event. Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple and complex projects within firm schedules, set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of activities or job duties, and effectively carry out event goals in a manner that enhances the image of the hospital.
Personal fundraising track record of individual and corporate major gifts and sponsorship; well-developed skill set of prioritizing, focusing and executing strategic fundraising plans for large scale fundraising events and peer-2-peer events. Fiscal and budget management knowledge and experience.
Specialized Skills
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Required:
Must be team oriented and pay attention to detail and follow-up. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with donors, Foundation team members, Board Members, CHOC…
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