Top 78 Event management Jobs in Minneapolis, Mn

Special Events Manager
THE BLAKE SCHOOL —Hopkins, MN
- $68,000 - $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Assistant Membership and Events Director
Wayzata Country Club —Wayzata, MN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Events Manager
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity —Saint Paul, MN
- $72,000 - $77,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Event Lead
Science Museum of MN —Saint Paul, MN
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Public Events & Exhibits Manager UMN Arboretum, Chanhassen MN
University of Minnesota —Minneapolis, MN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- 6 years
Experiential Marketing Lead, Sport
Target —Minneapolis, MN
- $95,000 - $171,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Managing Director of Events & Exhibits
University of Minnesota —Minneapolis, MN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Customer service
TPS Client Advocacy and Events Manager
U.S. Bank National Association —Minneapolis, MN
- $133,365 - $156,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Minneapolis, MN
- $53,600 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Associate Marketing Manager - Experiential
Indian Motorcycle, LLC —Golden Valley, MN
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Game Presentation - Manager, Event Production
Minnesota Sports and Entertainment —Saint Paul, MN
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
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9d
PART-TIME EVENT MANAGER - TEMPORARY
MN Orchestra —Minneapolis, MN
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
9d
Event Manager- Ames Center
VenuWorks —Burnsville, MN
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
Onsite Event Staff (AKA Trip / Travel Director
Type A Events —Minnetonka, MN
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Hotel
Interim Events and Operations Manager
St. Catherine University —Saint Paul, MN
- $51,500 - $67,500 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)
Executive Meeting Manager
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel —Minneapolis, MN
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
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Event Sales Manager
Pinstripes —Edina, MN
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Design & Purchasing Manager
BI WORLDWIDE —Edina, MN
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
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Event Lead
Hightop Hospitality Catering —Minneapolis, MN
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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3d
Catering Sales Manager
Emery Hotel, Autograph Collection —Minneapolis, MN
- $72,500 - $77,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Events Manager

THE BLAKE SCHOOL -
Hopkins, MN

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Job Details

$68,000 - $78,000 a year

Qualifications

Vendor contracts
Project management experience in education
Microsoft Excel
Word embeddings
Bachelor's degree
Managing event budgets
Vendor communication
Event budgeting
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Event contract management
Managing projects
Productivity software
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Description:

Position Overview:

The Blake School’s Institutional Advancement Office seeks a highly skilled special events manager to lead the implementation of advancement and key schoolwide events.

The special events manager is an integral member of Blake’s 11-person advancement team. Reporting to the chief advancement officer and partnering with colleagues across the school, this role manages a portfolio of high-profile events and supports advancement and alum engagement initiatives.

The special events manager serves a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, alumni, families and students, and plays a critical role in delivering events that reflect Blake’s values and strengthen community connection. A successful manager brings strong project management skills, exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative, service-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The special events manager exercises judgement and discretion in event design, resource allocation and budget tracking, vendor selection and operational planning. The manager plays an essential leadership role by directing logistics, staffing, vendor coordination and more for large-scale school events. This role follows an in-person, on-campus work model.

Requirements:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Manage logistical details for advancement events
- Coordinate on- and off-site event logistics including, but not limited to, registration, catering, event materials and equipment, audio visual resources and vendors
- Develop event theme and design, floor plan and production timeline
- Calculate and manage budgets and negotiate vendor and venue contracts
- Reflect Blake branding through events
- Ensure advancement staff are adequately prepared by sharing necessary event information and details in advance
- Provide work direction to campus partners buildings and grounds, transportation and security and Taher food services to ensure strong coordination
- Complete event follow-up, including debriefs, record-keeping, budget tracking, invoicing and thank you notes and gifts
Coordinate the Advancement Office’s annual events calendar
- Generate, advise on and maintain the yearly calendar of events
- Liaise with Head of School Office to build advancement and school events for year ahead
Coordinate signature school events in partnership with other departments and teams
- Plan logistics and manage key details for large-scale school events including Homecoming, Convocation, Legacy Day and Commencement
- Liaise between parent volunteers and buildings and grounds, transportation and security and contracted vendors as advisor for Parent Association events
Demonstrate interest in and support for the school’s mission by being an active member in the school community
Perform other duties as needed

Experience & Skills:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Three to five years experience managing complex, multi-layered events from concept to execution
Experience managing budgets and negotiating vendor contracts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with volunteers
Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences and stakeholder groups
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Ability to work positively in support of Blake’s mission, values and commitment to pluralism
Ability to work with multiple and changing priorities as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn new systems and software
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in advancement, preferably direct involvement in development, alumni engagement, special events or communications
Experience using relational database, preferably Veracross or Raiser’s Edge
Experience managing project budgets

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and at least three references via Blake’s online application system. The position will remain open until filled.

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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