Conference and event planners

Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Skill level: Skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Conference and event planners - from $5,024 to $7,474 per month - 2026.
A Conference and event planners typically earns between $5,024 and $6,503 gross per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between $5,153 and $6,717 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
Arranging and coordinating services such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events for participants, and logistical arrangements for presenters
Organizing registration of participants
Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders