Events & Venue Operations 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

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.