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Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
What they do
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Review event bills for accuracy and approve the payment.
- 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.
Typical day
On a daily basis, Meeting, Convention and Event Planners confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. They monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, the satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
A typical day for a Meeting, Convention and Event Planner will also include:
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
- Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
- Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Review event bills for accuracy and approve the payment.
Other responsibilities
Besides their typical day, Meetings, conventions, and Event Planners also organize the registration of event participants. They may also inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
On a weekly to monthly basis, meetings, Convention and Event Planners arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs. They might also negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
In addition, they meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan the scope and format of events, establish and monitor budgets, or review administrative procedures and event progress.
Although specific duties may vary, many of them conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
To some Meeting, Convention and Event Planners, it is also their responsibility to design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
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72% said they were satisfied with their job and 50% said they found their job meaningful.
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Pros
Suitable for people who like to start and carry out projects.
Suitable for people who value relationships between co-workers and customers and want to work in a friendly non-competitive environment.
This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
One of the fastest-growing careers.
Cons
Not suitable for people who like to solve problems mentally.
Salary is below average.
It is hard to get into this career. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week).
How much do they make
Average salary
Average hourly wage
Entry-level Meeting, Convention and Event Planners with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $29,240 to $38,460 per year or $14 to $18 per hour.
| Salary range | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Highest (Top 10%) | $42 | $88,360 |
| Senior (Top 25%) | $32 | $67,250 |
| Middle (Mid 50%) | $25 | $51,560 |
| Junior (Bottom 25%) | $18 | $38,460 |
| No experience (Bottom 10%) | $14 | $29,240 |
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People with this personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
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People who are suitable for this job tend to like starting up and carrying out projects. They like leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk-taking and often deal with business.
They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.
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