Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

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

• Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
• Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
• Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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