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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

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

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Median pay

$59,440
Median annual pay for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

15,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

155,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+7,500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Communications and Media
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Speech Recognition
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Written Expression
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Social Orientation
  4. 4Adaptability
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  5. 5Working with Computers
  6. 6Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Work context

  1. 1Telephone Conversations
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4E-Mail
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
  • 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.
  • Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.

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