Event Support Specialist - District Rentals

Eden Prairie; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking an Event Support Specialist to provide hands-on support for large-scale community rentals and other events in district facilities. The role ensures facilities are prepared, customers are attended to, and spaces are restored after use, offering a higher level of service than a standard Building Monitor.

The position requires strong customer service, the ability to work with diverse groups, and physical stamina to lift heavy items and set up equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to requests in a professional manner.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, setting up furniture/equipment, and cleaning event spaces.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district staff and rental clients to ensure a high‑quality experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Notice of Position
Event Support Specialist

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking an Event Support Specialist to provide professional, hands-on support for large-scale or high-demand community rentals and other events taking place in district facilities. Event Support Specialists ensure that facilities are properly prepared, provide attentive customer service during events, and restore spaces to their original condition after use. This role is designed to manage events that require a higher level of service, physical and/or technical support than a standard Building Monitor can provide.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Prior experience in event support, facilities operations, hospitality, or
  customer service required
• Experience working with diverse groups of people preferred
  

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills
• Ability to anticipate and respond to requests in a professional manner
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, setting up furniture/equipment, and cleaning event spaces
• Ability to work collaboratively with district staff and rental clients to ensure a high-quality experience

Benefit Overview:

POSITION:	Event Support Specialist
LOCATION:	District wide
CLASSIFICATION:	CLASS Level 4
RATE OF PAY:	$25.85/hour
HOURS PER DAY:	VARIES, THIS IS A CASUAL ASSIGNMENT
START & ENDING TIME:	To be determined.The schedule will vary. It is the perfect schedule for internal staff, college students orthose wishing to work a few extra hours/week.The actual schedule will be determined upon discussion with thecandidate.
WORKING DAYS PER YEAR:	To be determined; VARIES
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Please see the attached job description for a detailed description of this job.	High school graduate or equivalent. Prior experience in event support, facilities operations, hospitality, or customer service required Experience working with diverse groups of people preferred Must be 18 years of age or older Demonstrated customer service and communication skills Ability to anticipate and respond to requests in a professional manner Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm in challenging situations Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, setting up furniture/equipment, and cleaning event spaces Ability to work collaboratively with district staff and rental clients to ensure a high-quality experience
TESTING REQUIRED:	None

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DISTRICT AND TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: http://www.edenpr.org

EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.