Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau

Events & Sponsorship Coordinator

Pay: $17–$20/hr (based on experience)

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week), weekday office hours with occasional weekends for events and festivals

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Albert Lea CVB Office, 132 N Broadway, Albert Lea MN 56097

 

Overview

The Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking a self motivated and community-oriented Events & Sponsorship Coordinator to join our team. This full-time position focuses on assisting with the planning, logistics, and execution of community events and festivals, while leading sponsorship outreach and relationship management to support local tourism and promotional efforts. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on at events, building strong partnerships, and helping showcase the best of Albert Lea and Freeborn County through organized, memorable community experiences.

 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for local events and festivals, including setup, teardown, vendor communication, and on-site support.

• Lead sponsorship fundraising efforts, including outreach, tracking commitments, and maintaining relationships with local partners and businesses.

• Assist in promoting tourism, downtown retail, and community events.

• Invoicing, payments, and administrative support for events and sponsorship tracking.

• Assist with digital marketing efforts (e.g., scheduling posts through Hootsuite, uploading photos, or creating light Canva graphics).

 

Required Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Gmail Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, Canva.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to lift and transport tents, tables, and other event materials.

• Dependable, professional, independent and community-focused work ethic.

 

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Hootsuite or other social scheduling tools.

• Prior involvement in event coordination, sponsorship management, or community engagement.

• Familiarity with marketing or communications principles.

 

Benefits

• 10 Days PTO + Federal Holidays.

• Health Insurance Plans (Employer Sponsored).

• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

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How to Apply

Resumes may be submitted via email to holly@explorealbertlea.com

-or- mailed/in-person to "Albert Lea CVB" 132 N. Broadway Albert Lea, MN 56007

Deadline: Thursday, November 13th