Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners coordinate make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions. They also coordinate the work of other staff.

Wages	$28.58 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Meeting and Event Planning Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Sports Studies Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
On the Job	Work Activities Authorize financial actions. Confer with others about financial matters. Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations. Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers. Conduct surveys in organizations. Obtain documentation to authorize activities. Verify accuracy of records. Create marketing materials. Develop financial or business plans.
Career Pathways	Travel and Tourism
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