Events & Sponsorships Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
We are seeking an Events & Sponsorships Specialist to join our Marketing & Business Development team in our Minneapolis office. This position plays a key role in coordinating the logistics and execution of a wide range of client-facing seminars, webinars, sponsorships, and events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and excels at building strong relationships with attorneys and business development professionals. This hybrid role (with flexibility for occasional early mornings, evenings, or travel) offers the opportunity to help deliver top-tier experiences that strengthen Fredrikson's brand and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage logistics for assigned practice group events, including invitations, venues, catering, A/V and materials
• Assist with sponsorship negotiations and oversee sponsorship benefit fulfillment
• Collaborate with attorneys and Business Development Managers to develop program marketing plans aligned with event goals
• Conduct post-event evaluations and measure success against predefined objectives
• Staff events and sponsorships as needed
• Maintain event records and metrics for internal reporting
• Track sponsorship deliverables, deadlines, and documentation
• Support internal firm events and assist with other assigned projects
  
  

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in event planning and/or sponsorship management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with regular attendance in the Minneapolis office and travel to firm offices as needed
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a professional services or corporate environment (preferred)
• Familiarity with platforms such as Cvent, Smartsheet, ON24, Zoom, and InterAction (Preferred)
  
  

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $70,000 - $80,000 /year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson:
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.