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.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Stress Tolerance * Cooperation * Adaptability/Flexibility * Self Control * Integrity * Social Orientation * Initiative * Concern for Others

Representative Tasks * Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. * Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. * Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

Industry

Other Services (Except Public Administration), Accommodation & Food Services, Arts Entertainment & Recreation, Administrative & Support Services, Educational Services,

Job Family Business and Financial Operations

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