Hospitality & Tourism

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Also Known as: Events Coordinator, Event Support Coordinator, Conference Coordinator, Special Events Liaison, Conference Planner

In-Demand Job

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Average Earnings Over Time

$11/hr

$18/hr

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Salaries may vary per region

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Top Skills for this Job

Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving

Top Tasks for this Job

Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.