Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners

Also Called: Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Manager, Convention Services Manager (CSM), Events Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$34,410

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners do

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 payment.
  • Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality • Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Hotel & Lodging • OCT-Only Hospitality • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Two way radios
  • Videoconferencing systems
  • Notebook computers
  • Public address systems
  • Desktop computers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 41% Bachelor's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners across the country typically make.

$16.54 / hour
$34,410 /year

Entry Level

$27.36 / hour
$56,920 /year

Median Level

$47.60 / hour
$99,010 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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