Event Support Lead, Chanhassen MN

Event Support Lead, Chanhassen Mn This is a temporary, civil service position working part time for up to six months. Location and work environment: Onsite in Chanhassen, MN at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Work schedule: 19 hours per week. Primary responsibilities include planning, coordinating, publicizing, and implementing special events. Duties may include identifying priorities, setting goals, formulating event concepts, and establishing and executing work plans for a range of customized experiences strategically designed to enhance engagement and build community. May oversee and have accountability for the administration of events, budget, and assigning work to personnel as needed. May manage vendor relationships (proposals, contract negotiation, and payments). Selects venues, manages catering and menu planning, schedules entertainment, plans decor, handles setup and tear down, arranges guest and room accommodations, and meeting spaces. Handles audiovisual equipment needs and arranges transportation and staffing. Coordinates stakeholder outreach and invitations, advanced and on-site registration, and post-event follow-up and evaluations. Qualifications: Required qualifications include a BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years. Previous event management experience and previous public garden experience are required. About the department: Event support works directly with the director of business & finance as well as cross functionally to develop and deliver world-class special events throughout the year at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Pay and benefits: Pay range: $26.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience. 47.5% time, temporary (six months). Retirement plan options are available for civil service, faculty, labor-represented, professional & administrative, and temp casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "my job applications" page and uploading documents in the "my cover letters and attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity employment requirements: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M: The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a top workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as best employers for women and one of America's best employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), best employer for diversity (2019, 2020), best employer for new grads (2018, 2019), and best employer by state (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Created: 2026-03-04