DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-1121 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Occupational Description:
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Balance of State | 50 | 11 | $19.74/hr | $0.85/hr | $12.22/hr | $15.74/hr | $19.10/hr | $23.50/hr | $28.28/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,750 | 388 | $25.35/hr | $1.12/hr | $11.08/hr | $19.50/hr | $25.87/hr | $30.53/hr | $37.33/hr |
| U S | 117,610 | 1,882 | $26.64/hr | $0.19/hr | $13.88/hr | $18.27/hr | $24.56/hr | $31.97/hr | $41.92/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 940 | $25.77/hr | N/A |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 780 | $17.44/hr | N/A |
| Recreation Workers | 560 | $12.07/hr | N/A |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 160 | $15.13/hr | N/A |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | N/A | $11.42/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Directs and coordinates activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements, prepare facilities, and provide services for events.
- Evaluates and selects providers of services, such as meeting facilities, speakers, and transportation, according to customer requirements.
- Inspects rooms and displays for conformance to customer requirements, and conducts post-meeting evaluations to improve future events.
- Obtains permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
- Speaks with attendees and resolves complaints to maintain goodwill.
- Reads trade publications, attends seminars, and consults with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
- Maintains records of events.
- Reviews bills for accuracy and approves payment.
- Negotiates contracts with such providers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
- Plans and develops programs, budgets, and services, such as lodging, catering, and entertainment, according to customer requirements.
- Consults with customer to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
