Facilities & Event Setup Specialist

Walker Art Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Job summary

The Walker Art Center seeks a Facilities Coordinator to join the Operations team. This hands‑on role covers event and space setup, moving furniture, basic maintenance, and day‑to‑day facility support to keep spaces safe and ready for programs and events.

You will work with the Facilities Manager and teams across the museum, requiring physical activity, safety focus, and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in facilities, event setup, building operations, maintenance, moving, or similar hands‑on roles.
• Must be able to perform physically active work throughout the day.
• Ability to follow floor plans, setup diagrams and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Comfort using basic hand tools and performing minor maintenance tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and good judgment when moving furniture and operating equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
• Experience in the arts community is a plus; commitment to radical hospitality and equity.
• Willingness to earn or hold a 2nd Class C Boiler License or higher.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down event, meeting, and staff spaces per floor plans and safety rules.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, staging, signage and other furniture.
• Prepare spaces before events and restore configuration afterward.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and address simple repairs.
• Conduct routine storage organization and ensure tools and equipment are returned.
• Assist with office moves and workstation setups as assigned.
• Support loading, unloading, and movement of supplies and event materials.
• Respond to last‑minute needs and adapt setups quickly and safely.
• Attend planning meetings to translate needs into physical setups.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Security, Visitor Experience, Events, and other teams.

Skills

Facilities operations

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Team communication

Floor plan following

Boiler license

Job description

The Walker Art Center seeks a Facilities Coordinator to join the Operations team. This hands‑on role covers event and space setup, moving furniture, basic maintenance, and day‑to‑day facility support to keep spaces safe and ready for programs and events.

You will work with the Facilities Manager and teams across the museum, requiring physical activity, safety focus, and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.