Special Events Associate
About The Position
The Special Events Associate is part of the Special Events department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America. The Special Events Associate is a part-time role that will primarily assist the Special Events team with the execution of non-game day events. This role will contribute to increasing overall efficiency and business growth for revenue-generating events at Allianz Field. This position is based at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN and reports directly to a Special Events Specialist. At MNUFC, we believe that people matter and that every event is an opportunity to create something special. We sweat the details to deliver unforgettable experiences, nurture relationships to bring people together, and lead with empathy to ensure every guest feels valued. If you’re passionate about crafting meaningful experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in special events or related role is preferred.
- Outstanding communication skills, including in-person and email.
- Highly detail-oriented and consistently takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow timelines.
- Able to work flexible schedule, nights and weekends.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Manage Allianz Field Tour Program, which includes responding and communicating with interested tour groups via email and phone, proactively reaching out to prospective tour groups, scheduling tours, organizing tour agreements and payments, leading full-stadium tours and scheduling Tour Guides. This includes being knowledgeable about the stadium, team and club’s current information and history.
- Assist Special Events team with various responsibilities on event-day; this includes but is not limited to: taking photos capturing space set-up/ activity, printing signage and assisting Event Lead and clients with set-up/ tear-down.
- Acquire knowledge of Allianz Field’s booking system to view stadium calendar, book tours and internal MNUFC/ stadium vendor activities, prepare/ send invoices and enter payments.
- Manage the scheduling, set-up and tear-down of internal MNUFC and stadium vendor activities.
- Per availability, attend Special Events staff meetings, internal event planning meetings and client calls/ site visits.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Stay up-to-date on industry products and trends, identifying opportunities for MNUFC and Allianz Field experience.
- Responsible for focusing on attention to detail, taking initiative, and creating a positive working environment.
Benefits
- Part-time employees also enjoy additional benefits, including a merchandise discount and opportunities for rewards and recognition, ensuring that achievements are celebrated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
