Description
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
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.
Work Activities
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Working with Computers
Detailed Work Activities
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Project management software
- Word processing software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Customer relationship management CRM software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Communications and Media
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Professional Catering ExecutiveCertifying Organization
National Association of Catering Executives
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Trained Wedding PlannerCertifying Organization
American Association of Certified Wedding Planners
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Government Meeting ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Society of Government Meeting Professionals
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Meeting ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Events Industry Council
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Planner of Professional MeetingsCertifying Organization
Connected International Meeting Professionals Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $39,132 |
| Median (50%) | $52,719 |
| High (90%) | $84,241 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $55,394 |
| Mid Level | $74,222 |
| Senior Level | $91,418 |
| Expert Level | $150,501 |
Employability
There are currently 149,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 158,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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