Senior Events Coordinator

Senior Events Coordinator

Salary

$86,195.20 - $107,494.40 Annually

Location

City Hall Burnsville, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00461

Division

Community Operations

Department

Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Burnsville is seeking to fill the position of Senior Events Coordinator. This position leads event operations within City Hall while supporting community events across the City. The Senior Events Coordinator ensures City Hall operates as a welcoming, vibrant civic space by delivering high-quality events and exceptional customer service to residents, visitors, and community partners. This role manages facility event scheduling and logistics and collaborates with City departments and community organizations to deliver engaging and well-organized events on behalf of the City of Burnsville.

This is an exempt position. Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Applications received by October 23, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Position Details

Essential Duties:

• Manage City Hall events and facility use.
• Coordinate and support citywide events and community initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and civic engagement.
• Oversee event staff, vendors, and event logistics.
• Ensure high-quality event experiences and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field, plus three years of relevant experience in event coordination and planning.

More Information:

Click here to view the full position description. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this posting or position at hr@burnsvillemn.gov.

About Us

The City of Burnsville is a vibrant and welcoming community in the south metro of the Twin Cities and proudly ranks as the 9th largest suburb in Minnesota. Home to more than 64,000 residents, Burnsville is a place where people, businesses, and neighborhoods are connected and supported. Every day, our staff help bring our vision to life by delivering exceptional public service and making a meaningful difference in our community.

Our work is guided by six strategic priorities: safety, community engagement, organizational culture, community vibrancy, infrastructure, and sustainability. These priorities represent our core commitments to the community and shape how our more than 300 staff members serve residents, collaborate across teams and plan for the future.

At the City of Burnsville, youll find meaningful work and a team that values collaboration, innovation and the unique strengths each employee brings. Whether youre beginning your public service career or bringing years of experience, youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping support a welcoming, connected community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE

In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.

Total Rewards

Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid well-being leave.
• Up to four weeks paid bereavement leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,400 for single and $5,400 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

Employee Development

We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community.

Work Your Way

We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate degree in unrelated field.
• Associate degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Bachelors degree in unrelated field.
• Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Other

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in event coordination and planning?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 + years

03

In 200 words or less, describe your experience planning and managing events. Include the types and size of events you have coordinated, your responsibilities, and the outcome of at least one event you managed from planning through execution.

04

In 200 words or less, describe your experience in a customer-facing role and the steps you take to ensure guests have a positive experience, particularly when addressing concerns or managing busy events.

05

In 200 words or less, describe your experience supervising or coordinating staff, volunteers, or event vendors, such as caterers, rental companies, audio/visual providers, or other event service providers. How do you communicate expectations, assign responsibilities, and ensure everyone is prepared to deliver a successful event?

Required Question

Employer City of Burnsville (MN)

Address 100 Civic Center Parkway

Burnsville, Minnesota, 55337

Website http://www.burnsvillemn.gov