Setup Assistant, History Center Museum at Minnesota Historical Society – St Paul, Minnesota

JOB TITLE: Setup Assistant , History Center Museum

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

COMPENSATION: Typical starting rate $19.67 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: This is a part time (approximately 416 annual hours) regular position that exists to conduct and execute the set-up and take-down of events at the MN History Center. Weekly hours are based on need and include evenings and weekends.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: April 24, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: May 8, 2026

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to conduct & execute the set-up and take-down of MNHS programs & events as well as rental events at the MN History Center.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Conduct and oversee the set-up/take down of event furniture and equipment at the MN History Center; and 2) Maintain site equipment and building.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team on set up and take down needs.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve amidst noisy and high-pressure situations.

• Demonstrated flexibly to adjust to unusual and unexpected occurrences in the working environment.

• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

• Ability to learn and be guided by historic site preservation concerns, rules, and needs.

• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings, sometimes on short notice.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience with Audio-Visual.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call 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.