Assistant Destination Event Planning Jobs in Minnesota

Salary: $15.30 - $19.67 Hourly
Location : Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary (0-39.99 Hrs/Wk; <6 Months)
Job Number: 2026-00073-RM
Department: Recreation & Parks
Division: Recreation Programming/Program Support Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Vacancies: 2
Address: Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public
Position Summary
The Special Events Assistant supports on-site operations and coordinates with the Edinburgh Events Supervisor to ensure events run smoothly on the day of. Gain hands-on experience in leadership and events experience working Brooklyn Park Special Events such as Weddings, Golf Outings, Fundraising Galas, Community Celebrations, and other Special Occasion gatherings. This is a seasonal position with opportunity to continue working throughout the year.
Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support on-site operations for each special event.
• Uphold standards and regulations for vendors and customers (including food safety, rules and regulations, etc.).
• Communicate respectfully and transparently with event attendees and vendors and resolve any disputes that arise between and among event constituents.
• Set up/take down of events including moving tents, tables, chairs, and other event equipment.
• Monitor room temperatures, janitorial supplies and cleanliness of the building. Light Snow and Ice Maintenance may occur.
• Ability to connect with vendors and caterers to describe expectations, facility use details and Departure checklist of expectations.
• Ability to lock or unlock a facility and turn on lights, prepare facility.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Experience in special events or customer service.
Licenses
Current driver's license by the start date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Create an environment that is inclusive and supportive to all participants, addressing both individual and community needs.
• Facilitate communication with multiple vendors, event hosts, and other staff.
• Ability to change out janitorial bathroom supplies.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers, participants, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to write basic reports and office correspondence.
• Fluent in English; both spoken and written.
• Independently solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience delivering special events or facilities.
• One year of work experience in recreation, event planning, human services, community social work, volunteer management or public health.
• CPR, AED & First aid certification
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals
Additional Information
Anticipated Work Schedule:
The Special Events Assistant will work up to 20 hours a week depending on events and must be available to work weekends. Shifts may range from 5:45 a.m. to 12 noon, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., 4:p.m. to 12 midnight.
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $15.30 - 19.67 depending on qualifications
Anticipated Start Date: May/June 2026 (Start date flexible subject to candidate availability)
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in several types of environments including office or meeting setting that may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of duties around the Clubhouse throughout the day, evenings, or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:
Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
01
Which level best describes your education in public health, recreation, event planning, human/services, community social work, or volunteer management?

• No degree
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• Degree in another field

02
Which level best describes your experience in special events?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

03
Which level best describes your experience in customer service?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04
Are you willing to be outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess current CPR, AED or First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds?

• Yes
• No

07
What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

08
If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.
09
Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages?

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

10
If you are fluent in other languages than what is listed above, please list the language(s).
11
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question