Senior Events Coordinator

City of Burnsville; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnsville seeks a Senior Events Coordinator to lead event operations at City Hall and support community events citywide. You will deliver high-quality events and exceptional customer service to residents and partners, while coordinating scheduling and logistics with City departments.

This exempt, salaried role requires an Associate degree in event management or hospitality plus 3 years of relevant experience, with priority given to applications received by 2026-10-23.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field, plus three years of relevant experience in event coordination and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage City Hall events and facility use.
• Coordinate and support citywide events and community initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and civic engagement.
• Oversee event staff, vendors, and event logistics.
• Ensure high-quality event experiences and customer service.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Staff management

Vendor coordination

Community engagement

Education

Associate degree in event management or hospitality

Job description

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Senior Events Coordinator. This position leads event operations within City Hall while supporting community events across the City. The Senior Events Coordinator ensures City Hall operates as a welcoming, vibrant civic space by delivering high-quality events and exceptional customer service to residents, visitors, and community partners. This role manages facility event scheduling and logistics and collaborates with City departments and community organizations to deliver engaging and well-organized events on behalf of the City of Burnsville.

This is an exempt position. Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Applications received by October 23, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties:

• Manage City Hall events and facility use.
• Coordinate and support citywide events and community initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and civic engagement.
• Oversee event staff, vendors, and event logistics.
• Ensure high-quality event experiences and customer service.

More Information:

Associate degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field, plus three years of relevant experience in event coordination and planning.