Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Business and Financial Operations
Sits down with clients to pin down goals for a meeting or convention, then books lodging, transport, catering, signage, security, and audio-visual gear. Walks the venue with site staff to check that rooms and services match the brief, and keeps records of costs and other details. Reviews invoices before approving payment, and stays on site during the event to handle problems and keep things within the rules. Suits people who like juggling many vendors at once, checking small details, and working to a fixed date.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$61'160
Median Wage Market Position
$61'160
What you might do
- Talk with clients about the event's goals and needs
- Coordinate lodging, meals, and meeting-room setup
- Arrange screens, sound gear, and guest transport
- Walk the site with venue staff to confirm details
- Check invoices and keep records of event costs
- Monitor the event and resolve problems as they arise
Skills that matter
- Consulting customers on meeting and event needs
- Venue, catering, and transport coordination
- Site inspections against customer requirements
- Audio-visual and display equipment setup
- Accurate review of bills before payment
- Live monitoring so problems get resolved
AI & the future of this role
Vendor research, timelines, and attendee logistics may get faster with planning software, yet on-site improvisation and client-facing trust remain central. In-person coordination and live problem-solving tend to keep this work moderately resilient.
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