Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

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

$59,440
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+5% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Meeting, convention, and event planners orchestrate every detail of professional gatherings, from intimate board meetings to conferences hosting thousands of attendees. They begin by consulting with clients to understand their vision, budget, and goals, then scout and negotiate with venues that fit these requirements. Their daily work involves coordinating with caterers, audiovisual technicians, decorators, and transportation providers to ensure seamless execution. They create detailed timelines, manage registration systems, and troubleshoot issues as they ariseβ€”whether that's a last-minute menu change or a technical glitch during a keynote presentation.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

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$67,737
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)CUNY New York City College of Technology, NY
$64,192
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Georgia, GA
$44,316
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
$42,394
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Missouri State University-Springfield, MO
$40,324
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Eastern Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Main Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Southern Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Southeast Missouri State University, MO
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Western Kentucky University, KY
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Bob Jones University, SC
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Carson-Newman University, TN
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Harding University, AR
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)High Point University, NC
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus, OH
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Nevada-Reno, NV
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Adrian College, MI
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)University of Maryland-College Park, MD
$38,637
Housing and Human Environments(bachelors)Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, OK
$37,351
Housing and Human Environments(certificate)CET-San Jose, CA
$35,261

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