Events & Support Services, Lead

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee health insurance

Employer retirement plan

Generous vacation and sick time

Additional paid holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking a dedicated team member to support the planning, organization, and execution of facility rentals and events at the History Center in St. Paul.

This role focuses on coordinating events, collaborating with staff, and ensuring smooth operations for hosted programs. Ideal candidates bring two years of related experience or equivalent training, strong customer service, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and nonstandard hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent training in event operations, planning, or business administration.
• Experience directing staff or volunteers.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out History Center facility rentals and events.
• Coordinate event planning and communications.
• Collaborate with MNHS staff on events and hosted programs.
• Oversee parking operations.

Skills

Event operations

Staff supervision

Evenings & weekends

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in business / marketing / hospitality

Tools

Artifax scheduling

Google Sites

Microsoft Office

AV equipment

Job description

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $23.52 - 25.69.

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to support the planning, organization, and execution of facility rentals and events at the Minnesota History Center.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Carry out History Center facility rentals and events; 2) Coordinate event planning and communications; 3) Work with MNHS staff on MNHS events/programs and hosted events based on their needs; 4) Oversee parking operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in event operations, program and event planning, or business administration.

Experience providing direction for staff or volunteers.

Must be able to work nonstandard hours, including evenings and weekends.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:

Demonstrated positive customer service skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities in a customer service environment.

Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem-solve.

Experience respectfully assisting customers through complaints and difficult situations.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities in a customer service environment.

Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem-solve.

Experience respectfully assisting customers through complaints and difficult situations.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team while independently carrying out institutional objectives.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in business administration, marketing, hospitality, or related field.

Experience creating and maintaining Google Sites.

Strong computer skills, including intermediate or higher skill level with Microsoft Office software.

Experience using Artifax scheduling software.

Experience with Audio-Visual equipment.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.