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Weekend Event Planner Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Fair Hills Resort

Event Director

Detroit Lakes, MN

$50K - $68K/yr

Responsibilities Sales & Event Planning * Respond to wedding and group inquiries * Give tours to ... Weekend & evening availability required for on-site weddings, events, tours & client meetings * 48 ...

Fair Hills Resort

Event Director

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Responsibilities Sales & Event Planning * Respond to wedding and group inquiries * Give tours to ... Weekend & evening availability required for on-site weddings, events, tours & client meetings * 48 ...

Marriott

Events Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner's experience. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Delivers excellent ...

Marriott

Events Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner's experience. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Delivers excellent ...

Marriott International

Events Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$53K - $62K/yr

... the Event Planner's experience. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service • Delivers excellent customer service throughout the customer experience and encourages the same from other ...

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How much do weekend event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend event planner in Minnesota is $29.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.55 and $33.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a weekend event planner do?

A Weekend Event Planner is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing events that primarily take place over weekends. This can include weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, festivals, and community events. Their duties often involve managing logistics, booking venues, coordinating vendors, overseeing event setup and breakdown, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Weekend Event Planners must be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and skilled at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend event planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in coordinating logistics, often supported by a background in hospitality or event management. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless events, client satisfaction, and the ability to manage unexpected challenges effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend event planners and how can they be managed?

Weekend Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, tight timelines, and coordinating with vendors who may have limited weekend availability. To manage these issues, strong organizational skills and contingency planning are essential, as is open communication with clients and suppliers. Building a reliable network of vendors and maintaining detailed schedules can help ensure events run smoothly, even when unexpected situations arise.

What are the most commonly searched types of Event Planner jobs in Minnesota?

The most popular types of Event Planner jobs in Minnesota are:

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Weekend Event Planner jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Weekend Event Planner job openings:

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Infographic showing various Weekend Event Planner job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,333 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Secondary Weekend Event Custodian

Rocori Public School District

Cold Spring, MN • On-site

$17.74 - $23.12/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

WEEKEND EVENT CUSTODIAN       
 

ROCORI Public Schools is hiring a Weekend Event Custodian. The schedule is flexible and can include days and evenings. 

Primary schedule will be weekends, Friday through Sunday. 


Reports to:                         Head Custodian 
Department:                      Custodial
Works with:                       Teachers, students, parents
Job Summary: The Custodian performs general cleaning, occasional maintenance, sets up and takes down equipment for events.




Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    1. Creates and/limits access to assigned areas, includes opening and locking up facilities for events.
    2. Cleans, sets up, tears down assigned area.
    3. Floors-vacuums, sweeps, mops, and/or scrubs.
    4. Bathrooms-clean as assigned.
    5. Cleans entire space as assigned.
    6. Empty garbage and recycling.
    7. Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
    8. Maintains safety and cleanliness throughout the shift.
    9. Fix/repair school property as needed.
    10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum HS diploma required
  • Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with school personnel, students, parents and members of the community.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

Physical Job Requirements:

  • Employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job.  Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.   The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
  • The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is part time and will focus on weekend coverage of events such as sporting meets, shows, plays etc.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $17.74 to $23.12 depending on education and experience. 

Any questions about the position can contact Brent Neisinger, Director of Buildings and Grounds at neisingerb@rocori.k12.mn.us 

 







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