Director of Events

We are looking for a Director of Events who is passionate about the city of Minneapolis and the mission of Meet Minneapolis. The work of our Director of Events results in a WOW every time. Under the direction of the SVP, Destination Sales, this position ensures consistent preparation and execution of events to Meet Minneapolis standards. Events may be on-site, local, or at remote locations, including outside Minneapolis. • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in the field of business, hospitality management, event management, marketing, or similar area of study (three years of experience may substitute for four-year degree) • Three to five years of experience working in marketing, communications, hospitality, and/or event management • Highly proficient use of Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SharePoint & Teams as well as project management tools • Experience in use of social media and applied technology for event planning such as email campaigns and ticketing systems • Valid driver’s license