Events & Support Services, Lead in St Paul, Minnesota at Minnesota Historical Society

JOB TITLE: Event & Support Services Lead

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

POSTING DATE: September 10, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: September 25, 2026

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

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.

Should you have questions about the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call the MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

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.