The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking an events coordinator to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will support company‑sponsored internal events that enhance employee engagement and connection across all office locations. You will help design, plan, and deliver consistent, high‑quality experiences for employees at gatherings such as company celebrations, training weeks, business unit and subunit meetings, and engagement‑focused initiatives.
A successful person in this role is relationship‑focused, highly organized, and energized by creating inclusive and meaningful experiences for others. They enjoy collaborating across teams, have a strong client‑service mindset, and bring a mix of independent ownership and teamwork to their tasks.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Internal events strategy and execution: lead and support the planning, organizing, and scheduling of key company‑sponsored internal events, including Minneapolis holiday and summer parties, ESOP Day, and Founders Day.
Cross‑office collaboration: partner with teams outside Minneapolis to help ensure high‑quality, engaging experiences at events occurring across Barr’s office locations.
Training week engagement: collaborate with business unit leadership to enhance employee engagement during training weeks.
Inclusive event practices: work with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee to incorporate belonging‑focused actions into events.
Event best‑practice development: develop and maintain event guidance, tools, and templates.
Support for internal meetings: improve engagement and attendee experience across key meetings.
Employee engagement initiatives: coordinate with staff, leaders, and executives to identify engagement opportunities.
Internal storytelling: partner with Internal Communications to promote events.
Retiree and alumni connections: develop and administer practices supporting engagement.
Coordinate and distribute service awards for employee anniversaries.
Manage, administer, and coordinate service award program.
Support Barr’s Minneapolis office as office coordinator:
Coordinate with facilities on the use of space and resources regarding events, vendors, reservations of common space, and office moves.
Assist the COO and business support group leaders in planning and supporting programs in the office.
Meeting coordination for office events.
Support and encourage cross-office and business unit integration.
Delegate tasks for staffing engagement in office activities.
Coordinate preparation of annual office reports.
Coordinate externally focused company events in cooperation with Corporate Business Development.
Coordinate local corporate donations in cooperation with Corporate Giving.
Budget management: manage and optimize the annual event budget.
About the opportunity
Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
Travel expectation: up to 10% occasional travel.
Work environment: none required beyond a standard office.
About you – required core competencies
Education: bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: minimum of three years’ related experience in a full-cycle company events coordination role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating effectively and building relationships.
Proven client‑service orientation in a professional setting.
Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, including SharePoint and OneDrive.
Proven experience independently coordinating and organizing small to large-scale company events.
Experience successfully managing an events budget within established parameters.
Flexibility in working style.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
4+ years of experience in an events coordinator role.
Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
Experience developing an events coordinator program within an organization.
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Compensation: Anticipated range of $28.00–$32.00 hourly. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Benefits - what we offer
We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.
Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.
About us - why choose Barr
At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.
As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.
To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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What We Do
Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We have been employee-owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Working together, our 1,000+ engineers, scientists, and technical specialists help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources. Barr’s project teams work with clients in industries such as power, refining, mining, and manufacturing as well as attorneys, government agencies, and natural-resource-management organizations. Our project sites range from iron-ore mines in South America to wind-power farms in South Dakota, from manufacturing facilities in California to oil-sands fields in western Canada. Barr is an EEO employer. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.barr.com
