Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner

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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner

What they do

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

Also Called: Catering Director, Conference Planner, Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Director, Conference Services Manager, Convention Services Director, Convention Services Manager (CSM), Event Coordinator, Events Manager, Special Events Coordinator, Catering Director, Conference Planner, Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Director, Conference Services Manager, Convention Services Director, Convention Services Manager (CSM), Event Coordinator, Events Manager, Special Events Coordinator

$34,410
Starting Salary (2023)
$56,920
Median Salary (2023)
7.5%
Projected Job Growth
122,130
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Control

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Common Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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